Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Major W. H. C. Gale, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R., M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt. W. H. C. Gale. R.E.M.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (Lieut. W. H. C. Gale. R.E.M.E.) mounted for display, surname officially correct on last, generally very fine or better (6) £180-£220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Awards to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 8 May 1956:

‘In recognition of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1955.’

William Henry Creber Gale was born in December 1911. He initially served in the ranks, advancing to Warrant Officer Class 2, prior to being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in March 1943 (award L.S. & G.C. in January 1948). He advanced to Captain in August 1954, and to Major in October of the same year.