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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 528

(x) Four: Regimental Sergeant-Major D. Webb, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force, late King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Cadet Forces Medal, E.II.R., with two Additional Service Bars (D. Webb. ACF.), mounted court-style as worn, very fine (4)

Derek Webb was born circa 1923 and served sometime with the 8 Platoon, 'C' Company, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (No. 14440489). His Second World War service is confirmed in the periods 21 October 1943-18 September 1944, 22 November 1944-8 May 1945 and 27 June 1945-2 September 1945, whilst an MOD letter dated 16 October 1956 confirms he did not earn the Defence Medal 1939-45.

Whilst the unit stated for his awards are given as the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, they did not serve in the North-West Europe campaign, thus he must have been attached elsewhere, it being presumed he was with the 11th Armoured Division.

He took his Cadet Forces Medal on 12 May 1965, with the Bars being added on 10 May 1974 & 30 March 1981, for his services to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Cadet Force.

Sold together with the following archive comprising:

i)
Tankard engraved 'To S.M.I. Webb from Winchester Area Thank You Derek', with engraved strip engraved 'Presented to R.S.M. D. Webb by Old Basing A.C.F. 1981'.

ii)
Presentation copy of Taurus Pursuant History of 11 Armoured Division, signed by Chaplain Woodhall and dedicated 'To Derek, from one proud old member of the Division to another.'

iii)
Award slip for his Second World War campaign awards, and Army Medal Office letter refusing his claim for the Defence Medal.

iv)
Certificate of thanks for Grand Military Display May 1945, Air Mail letter from an old comrade dated Feb 1946 addressed to Him in India, photographs including the recipient.

v)
Large silver plated tray (approx. 22" x 14"), engraved 'To Derek and Wendy, on Retirement, from Aldershot Area, RSMI D. Webb, served in Hampshire ACF, 1952-1983'.


Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£200

Starting price
£70