The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

A post- War ‘Dutch East Indies’ M.B.E. group of six awarded to Major P. James, Middlesex Regiment, later Intelligence Corps, who served during the Second War attached to the Tripura Mahabir Legion, and was Mentioned in Despatches

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; India Service Medal; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Major P. James, Mx.) unit officially corrected on last, nearly extremely fine (6) £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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M.B.E. London Gazette 26 June 1947:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Netherlands East Indies prior to 30th November 1946.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 16 December 1943:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.’

Philip James was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Middlesex Regiment on 21 September 1940, and served during the Second War on attachment to the Tripura Mahabir Legion, being promoted Lieutenant on 21 March 1942, temporary Captain on 27 October 1943, and temporary Major on 1 September 1945. Transferring to the Intelligence Corps (Regular Army Reserve of Officers) on 1 January 1949, he relinquished his commission on 3 May 1961, having exceed the age limit, and was granted the honorary rank of Major.

Sold with the recipient’s riband bar.