The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection

Three: Lance-Sergeant P. Maltby, Royal Engineers

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, M.I.D. oakleaf, all unnamed, nearly extremely fine (3) £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 20 December 1940; 13 January 1944.

Philip Maltby was born in Lincoln on 2 June 1907 and was educated at Spilsby Grammar School. With the Royal Engineers he served in the B.E.F. in France, 19 December 1939-11 June 1940 - for which he was mentioned in despatches. Commissioned as a Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) he served in the Middle East, May 1942-April 1944 and was again mentioned in despatches. Served in India, April 1944-June 1947. With original M.I.D. Certificate for 20 December 1940; copied m.i.c. and service notes.