Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop

Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R., 1st issue (3531408 Cpl. J. Crompton, (D.C.M.) K.R.R.C.) nearly extremely fine £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop.

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D.C.M. London Gazette 23 August 1945. An Immediate award for an attack on the Traghetto “Gap” in Italy, during which Corporal Crompton silenced a Spandau post, enabling the 16/5th Lancers to burst out along the Reno, cutting clean across the enemy line of withdrawal. Sold with full details of citation.