Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Marine S. M. Jeffery, 40 Commando, Royal Marines, who was wounded in action during the Falklands War

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (MNE2 S M Jeffery P040740V RM); General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Mne S M Jeffery P040740V RM) mounted as worn, good very fine (2) £1,200-£1,400

S. M. Jeffery served with 40 Commando, Royal Marines during the Falklands War, and was wounded in action on 27 May 1982:
‘As dusk closed in, two Skyhawks screamed without warning over San Carlos Settlement and dropped parachute-retarded bombs. They drifted slowly towards 40 Commando’s position and exploded, killing two men and wounding three others.’ (copied extract with lot refers).