Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘North West Europe’ B.E.M. group of five awarded to Acting Lance-Bombardier G. V. Sangster, 110 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery

British Empire Medal (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (1575926 L/Bmbr. Gerald V. Sangster, R.A.) edge prepared as usual before naming impressed; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (5) £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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B.E.M. London Gazette 21 June 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.’

The official recommendation states:

‘A/L/Bdr Gerald Vernon Sangster, 110 H.A.A. Regt. R.A.
‘This Regt has no establishment of signallers or signal equipment. L/Bdr Sangster, a duty gunner, has since early Nov, been responsible for all line communications at BHQ and gun positions. He has worked entirely with improvised tools and equipment. He has, without any technical assistance, organised his own small party of duty gunners as a Bty signals detachment. Communications have been most efficiently laid and maintained during the period Nov 44 - Jan 45, which has included several moves of gun positions, and a great deal of adverse weather. His ingenuity in improvisation has been outstanding, his example of cheerfulness and his capacity for hard work in spite of long hours has been an inspiration to all, and his leadership of his small party of amateur linesmen has been responsible for efficient communications throughout the Regt.’