Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1944 ‘North West Europe’ M.M. group of six awarded to Private P. Ellis, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (4758405 Pte. P. Ellis. Hamps. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, nearly extremely fine £1,000-£1,400

Baldwin, July 1969.

M.M. London Gazette 1 March 1945:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.’

The original Recommendation, dated 26 August 1944, states: ‘At St. Peirre la Vieille on 11 August [1944], Private Peter Ellis was acting as Dispatch Rider to the Battalion Command Post. The forward rifle companies were separated from the command post by a ravine which was under continual enemy small arms and heavy mortar fire to the extent that it was impossible to get any track vehicles up to the Companies. Throughout the day Private Ellis acted as Dispatch Rider between the Command Post and these forward troops, and at frequent intervals when Wireless Telegraphy communication failed he was the only link. He also accompanied the Commanding Officer on all his reconnaissances, and whilst doing so showed complete disregard for his own personal safety. Private Ellis’s coolness, bravery, and fine example under fire throughout a long and trying day were outstanding.’

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