Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A large quantity of United States of America Bestowal documents, comprising:
i) 1980s and 1990s award certificates in official booklets awarded to a husband and wife: Sergeant Jose A. Perez; 1199th Signal Battalion, Army Commendation, dated 11 June 1992, Army Achievement, dated 29 June 1989; Honourable Discharge, dated 3 September 1990. Specialist Michelle Omes Perez, Army Achievement, dated 18 May 1989; Certificate of Achievement, dated 4 September 1990
ii) Second War Bronze Star document group awarded to Major Lloyd W. Lawrence, Coast Artillery Corps. His citation as an Anti-Aircraft intelligence Staff officer responsible for the defence of Leyte Island in the Philippines between 20 October 1944 and to 20 August 1945. Sold with a large number of other documents and papers relating to his service. Further entitled to the Asiatic Pacific, American Defense, Victory 1945, Philippines liberation and American theatre medals
iii) Second War Bronze Star citation document group awarded to Colonel T. J. Desmond, United States Army. His citation for the Bronze Star ‘in connection with military operations against the enemy in Holland and Germany from 8 November 1944 to 7 May 1945.’ Sold with a large number of official documents, including official retirement (separation) certificates, Service records, photographs, newspaper cuttings &c.
iv) Second War Honorable Discharge and Certificate of Service documents to Corporal, later Captain Mack G, Crosby, Air Corps. Entitled to Asiatic Pacific campaign, American campaign, Army Commendation and Victory 1945 medals
v) Second War Bronze Star citation notification document awarded to Staff Sergeant Harold G. Park and original Armoured Force School certificate. Citation for Bronze Star for actions in Italy between 12 September 1944 and 2 May 1945 in an armoured unit.
vi) Second War Pacific Theatre Bronze Star document group to Commander Alfred T. White, United States Navy, Air Combat Intelligence Officer U.S.S. Hancock Aircraft Carrier. Official citation as Air Combat Intelligence Officer U.S.S. Hancock Aircraft Carrier Group 3 and a large file of official documents regarding combat operations, crew Photographs, various certificates, Service papers etc. Also a copy of the scarce book The Fighting Hannah: A war history of the USS Hancock CV-19. Also entitled to Asiatic Pacific theatre, Philippines liberation, American theatre and 1945 Victory medals.
vii) Second War Archive of assorted Army personal papers relating to Elton D. Teel and family. Large file of papers, photographs, original newspapers and cuttings, risqué drawings, letters in envelopes, McArthur’s Philippine’s proclamations etc. One cutting lists his medal entitlement, generally good condition (lot) £80-£100

The Citation for Commander Alfred T. White’s Bronze Star states: ‘For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement as Air Combat Intelligence Officer attached to a carrier based torpedo squadron in Western Pacific waters from 24 September 1944 to 22 January 1945. During this period his squadron participated in operations against Okinawa Shima, Formosa, the Philippine Islands, the Japanese Fleet, French Indo-China, and China. His alertness and professional skill and devotion to duty contributed materially to the success and achievement by the pilots of the squadron and at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.’