Orders, Decorations and Medals

A scarce Falkland Islands pair to Private S.J. Alexander, 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment who was mentioned in despatches for the battle of Goose Green

CAMPAIGN SERVICE 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland; SOUTH ATLANTIC 1982, with rosette and oak leaf M.I.D. emblem, mounted for wear, good very fine (2)

M.I.D., London Gazette, 8th October, 1982: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the operations in the South Atlantic"" Private Simon John Alexander saw service with the 2nd Bn., Parachute Regiment, distinguishing himself during the operations at Darwin and Goose Green on 28/29 May1982, particularly as part of a six man team delegated to a fire base: ‘All the ammunition that could be collected was thrown up to their position.’ The recipient is mentioned in '2 Para Falklands, The Battalion at War' by Major-General John Frost.