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Auction: 24112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 907

(x) The mounted Second World War M.C. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Captain I. Goldstein, General Service Corps (S.A.)

Whilst seconded to 47 Commando, Royal Marines he won his decoration in Normandy for his actions at Port En Bessin on 7 June 1944

Military Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, mounted as worn, very fine (7)

M.C. London Gazette 12 September 1944.

'During the attack on PORT EN BESSIN on 7 June, "A" tp had to assault through belts of wire and mines up the eastern feature overlooking the port. Lt Goldstein moved forward and blew a gap in the wire with a bangalore. The force of this explosion blew him at least 30 yds backwards down the hill. He quickly pulled himself together and went into the assault with "A" tp. He inspired the men by his example and courage of a high order and later, when wounded in the head and arm, refused medical attention until the other wounded had been treated.'

Isaac Goldstein was born on 27 July 1918 and attested into the C.A.T.D. on 19 May 1940. He transferred to the S.A.E.C. in February 1941 and again to the 158th Works Company from June 1941, serving in Egypt. In September 1942 Goldstein transferred to the General Service Corps and then to the S.A.A.C. from August 1943. He was seconded to the Royal Marines in December 1943, serving with 47 Royal Marine Commando with whom he landed at Normandy - exact date not confirmed. However, Goldstein recieved his M.C. for a gallant act carried out on the 7 June 1944, and was also wounded as a result of his actions and soon after evacuated to England on 11 June 1944. He remained with the Royal Marines until July 1945 when he reverted to the G.S.C., and was later finally discharged on 22 November 1946. His medal entitlement is confirmed on his record of service and his full size medals were despatched to him on 11 February 1953.

The South African Military History journal from June 1972 has a photograph showing the group of South Africans who had been seconded to the Portsmouth Division of the Royal Marines, sadly this is not named; sold with copied service papers.

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Sold for
£300

Starting price
£60