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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 573

A Second World War group of seven attributed to Lance-Sergeant L. Allen, Royal Tank Regiment who was both 'mentioned' and awarded a Belgian Croix de Guerre for his service in North West Europe

1939-1945 Star; Africa Star clasp 8th Army; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45 with M.I.D. oak leaf; Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre with Palme, good very fine (7)

M.I.D. London Gazette 4 April 1946.

Belgium, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 20 March 1947.

Sgt ALLEN has served with this regiment as a tank commander and Tp Leader in every action the regiment has fought from D + 1 day to the end in Germany. During this time, he has had four tanks knocked out. He has always maintained the highest standard of personal gallantry and determination and has shewn leadership and coolness of a high order. As a Tank Commander and Tp Leader he has been outstanding and his aggressive spirit and personal bravery have been a splendid example to successive crews of his squadron and of the regiment throughout the campaign. There is no doubt that Sgt Allen's determination to carry on and his sustained gallantry especially in the difficult days just before the break-out, played a large part in the successes which led directly to the liberation of Belgium.

Sold with a metal identity tag numbered '7888363'.

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Sold for
£130

Starting price
£40