Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Lieutenant-Colonel E. V. Thomas, Royal Artillery

Korea 1950-53, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major E. V. Thomas R.A.) officially re-impressed naming; U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued; United States of America, Bronze Star Medal (E. V. Thomas Maj) good very fine (3) £180-£220

M.I.D. London Gazette 5 April 1945 (Burma and Eastern Frontier of India); 10 January 1946 (Burma); 19 September 1946 (Burma); 10 October 1952 (Korea).

Bronze Star Medal London Gazette 30 October 1953 (Korea).
The original citation states: ‘Major Evan V. Thomas, Royal Artillery, British Army, a member of Headquarters, Royal Artillery, 1st Commonwealth Division, distinguished himself by meritorious service in Korea from 21 December 1951 to 22 September 1952. As Counter Bombardment Officer of the 1st Commonwealth Division, responsible for the assimilation of information pertinent to the disposition of enemy mortar and artillery emplacements, he carried out the multifarious duties incident to his key position in an exemplary manner. Through his administrative ability and sound judgement, he quickly effected a capable organisation of the counter bombardment staffs within the division which enabled it to function with maximum operational efficiency. He skilfully co-ordinated the activities of Commonwealth and Eighth United States Army, integrated them into a smoothly functioning team. The decisiveness, the singular ability to surmount the most intricate administrative obstacles, and the undeviating devotion to duty displayed by Major Thomas materially furthered the cause of the United Nations in Korea and reflect great credit upon himself and the military profession.’

Evan Vaughan Thomas was born on 9 July 1913. A Gentleman Cadet from Royal Military Academy, he was to be raised 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Artillery on 1 February 1934, and subsequently: Lieutenant on 1 February 1937; Act. Captain on 1 February 1940; Temp. Captain on 1 May 1940; Captain on 1 February 1942; Major on 1 February 1947; Act. Lieutenant-Colonel on 15 June 1945; Temp. Lieutenant-Colonel on 15 September 1945; and Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 April 1955. Thomas was retired on 19 July 1958.