The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection

A Second World War ‘North Africa’ M.M. awarded to Corporal W. E. Oliver, South African Corps of Military Police, for taking a leading part in a bayonet charge at Gazala, 15 June 1942

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (88653 Cpl. W. E. Oliver, S.A.C.M.P.) very fine £1000-1200

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

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M.M. recommendation, ‘For gallantry and determination in the face of the enemy. On June 15 1942 88653 Cpl. Oliver W.E. of 2 S A Fd Pro Coy took a leading part in the bayonet charge at Gabr el Hameida made by the provost personnel who had been controlling the escarpment passes for the withdrawal of 1 S A Div from the Gazala positions. By this charge, in which Cpl Oliver displayed the greatest gallantry, the provost and their vehicles were enabled to continue their withdrawal. As this was being resumed, a Senussi reported that a British Officer was lying wounded through the thighs in a wadi near the enemy. Cpl. Oliver returned through heavy fire and brought the wounded Officer back safely to the vehicle.’

With copied recommendation and some service details.