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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 280

(x) Five: Private J. V. Hanson, 1st Canadian Communications Z Postal Unit, who earned a scarce 'Mention' for the Korean War

Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, with 'Overseas' clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue, silver; Korea 1950-53, Canadian issue, silver (SA 800036 J. V. Hanson); U.N. Korea 1950-54 (SA 800036 Pte. J. V. Hanson); United Nations Emergency Force Medal, unnamed as issued, good very fine and scarce (5)

James Vincent Hanson served as a Private with the 1st Canadian Communications Z Postal Unit during the Korean War, and was mentioned in despatches for 'gallant and distinguished service' (Canadian Gazette 30 October 1953, refers). During the Suez Crisis of 1956, Hanson was mobilised as part of the United Nations peace-keeping force (Medal). One of two 'mentions' awarded to the unit for the Korean War.

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£170

Starting price
£80