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Auction: 14003 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 64

A Second War '1941' M.M. Group of Six to Sergeant J.T. Howes, Leicestershire Regiment, For Continued Gallantry at Sidi Barrani, on Crete and in Syria
a) Military Medal, G.VI.R. (4799251 Sjt. J.T. Howes. Leic. R.), number partially officially corrected
b) 1939-1945 Star
c) Africa Star
d) Italy Star
e) Defence and War Medals, remnants of adhesive overall, edge bruising, generally nearly very fine or better (6)

M.M. London Gazette 30.12.1941 4799251 Sjt. J.T. Howes, Leicester Regiment
The Recommendation states: 'In operations in Libya, Crete and Syria, Sgt. Howes has been either in command of a platoon or ptn Sgt. In all these operations he has shown courage and leadership of a high order. His impurtability under fire and disregard for his own personal safety at all times have been outstanding examples to the men under his command.
At Sidi Barrani when his platoon commander was wounded earlier in the day Sgt. Howes led the platoon with marked distinction. In Crete when his company were dealing with enemy parachutists Sgt. Howes again inspired his men by his energy and dash. In recent operations in Syria during a night attack and subsequent counter attacks during the day, Sgt. Howes was invariably in the fore front encouraging his men. He received a blow from a stone which temporarily blinded an eye but declined to be evacuated, carrying on his good work. He has been throughout a leader of outstanding qualities.'

4799251 Sergeant John Thomas Howes, M.M., enlisted 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, 3.2.1930; Lance Corporal 5.7.1931, and Corporal 15.10.1933; served with the 2nd Battalion during the Second War in the Middle East, Egypt, East Africa, the Western Desert, Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk; discharged 31.10.1945.

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