Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Gunner C. Elliott, Royal Artillery, later Royal Engineers, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services in Italy

India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933, unofficial retaining rod between clasps (778708 Gnr. C. Elliott. R.A.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style for display, edge bruise to first, nearly extremely fine (6) £120-£160

M.I.D. London Gazette 11 January 1945:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.’

C. Elliott was born on 28 August 1909 and attested for the Royal Artillery on 10 February 1928. He served with the 58th Field Battery during the operations on the North West Frontier in 1930-31, and saw further service in Mohmand in 1933, the medal rolls stating that his India General Service medal was re-issued in May 1935. He transferred to the Royal Engineers on 12 December 1939, and served with them during the Second World War in North Africa and Italy, being Mentioned in Despatches. He was released to the Reserve on 15 December 1945.

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