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Auction: 25003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 181

The 'Operation Torch' D.S.M. group of six awarded to Engineman A. Wilkinson, Royal Naval Patrol Service, who was decorated for his gallant deeds in the 52nd (Assault) Landing Craft Flotilla

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (KX.112677 A. Wilkinson. Engn. R.N.P.S.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, very fine (6)

D.S.M. London Gazette 13 April 1943, the original citation states.

'For bravery and skill in action against Enemy submarines and in operations in North African Waters'.

The original recommendation states:

'This rating has acted in the capacity of L.C.M. Coxswain and Regulating Petty Officer for the Flotilla since its inception. He has shown quite outstanding qualities of organisation and devotion to duty under most trying conditions. He has taken part in Operation Torch N.E.A. and N.E.D. and it is difficult to adequately express the value of his services before and after the commencement of operations in Algeria.'

Arthur Wilkinson was decorated for his services in the 52nd A.L.C. Flotilla, this unit was in action during Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa. Wilkinson received his award at a Buckingham Palace investiture held on 29 February 1944. This unit was later involved in the D-Day Landings and Wilkinson doubtless saw action there; sold together with copied research including an original recommendation.

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Estimate
£700 to £900

Starting price
£550