Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘North West Europe’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant A. Pateman, Royal Canadian Signals, who was originally recommended for the D.C.M. for his distinguished service attached to 3rd Canadian Infantry Division through into Germany

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (H 38728 Sjt. A. Pateman. R. C. Sigs.) suspension claw re-pinned, very fine £600-£800

M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1945. The original recommendation (for a D.C.M.) states:

‘Sgt. Pateman is a cable detachment commander with Sigs 3 Cdn Inf Div. Throughout the whole period of operations in NW Europe and especially since the beginning of the assault on the Siegfried Line in Feb, this NCO supervised the laying and maintenance of vital lines through flooded areas, over almost impassable roads, over rivers and through heavily mined areas. Often he and his crews were pinned down by shellfire. His leadership under very adverse conditions as experienced throughout the months of Feb, Mar and Apr, and his untiring efforts in getting lines laid and maintained contributed greatly to the success of the operations.

Sgt Pateman’s work has been outstanding, his courage, determination and devotion to duty have been an example and inspiration to all ranks and his actions are worthy of the highest traditions of his Corps.’