Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue, T. & A.V.R., with Second and Third Award Bars (23739499 Cpl J Hynes Para) extremely fine £140-£180

John Hynes enlisted in the Parachute Regiment in the mid 1960s, and is first mentioned in the Pegasus Journals in the April 1975 issue with the rank of Corporal. He is mentioned a having received the Second Award Bar to his Efficiency Medal in the December 1984 issue, and in April 1986 is mentioned as having received the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate. His final mention is in June 1993 when the Regiment bids him farewell from A Company, with the rank of Sergeant, having latterly served as a Parachute Jump Instructor.