Medals from the Collection of R.W. Gould, MBE

Our Dumb Friends League, bronze medal, the reverse inscribed ‘S/Br. W. D. Omand, in recognition of his bravery in risking his life to rescue a dog from a house outside which a “Delayed Action” Bomb was expected to explode whilst he was on his errand of mercy. 13.9.40’, in fitted case of issue, extremely fine and a scarce Blitz award £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of R.W. Gould, MBE.

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William Donald Omand was a stretcher bearer with Westminster Air Raid Precautions. He later took Holy Orders, being ordained Priest at Oxford in 1955.