The Collection of Medals formed by Dr A W Stott

A Burma Campaign M.M. group of five awarded to Lance Sergeant P. Waldron, 1/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Military Medal, G.VI.R. (3445979 L.Sjt. P. Waldron, Lan. Fus.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals, mounted as worn, good very fine (5)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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M.M. London Gazette 22 March 1945 (Burma).

‘At VISWEMA, South of KOHIMA, on 11 June, 1944, Lance-Sergeant Waldron was in charge of his Battalion Stretcher Bearers. A force of infantry and tanks was making slow progress along the road which was under enemy rifle and automatic fire. A man near Lance-Sergeant Waldron was wounded and fell in an exposed place. Accompanied by one other man, Lance-Sergeant Waldron went straight to the wounded man and gave him first aid. A few minutes later his companion was wounded and the remaining infantry took cover. Although under direct fire from enemy positions, Lance-Sergeant Waldron tended both his wounded and placed them in a safe place. Throughout the action he showed devotion to duty of the very highest order. His calmness and efficiency in exceptionally dangerous circumstances were an inspiration to all who saw him.’