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Auction: 8016 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 195

A Family Group Including Seven to Line Telgraphist E.J. Canfield, Royal Navy, A Veteran of the Great War Who Was Killed in Action when the H.M.S Samphire was Torpedoed by the Italian Submarine Platino 30.1.1943 British War and Victory Medals (J.74086 E.J. Canfield. B. Tel. R.N.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal, M.I.D. Oakleaf; Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd ´Coinage head´ type (J.74086 (CH. B.22034) E.J. Canfield, L.Tel. R.F.R.), first two medals worn fine, otherwise good very fine, with named enclosure slip Pair: Private C.H. Canfield, Essex Regiment British War and Victory Medals (23857 Pte. C.H. Canfield. Essex R.), extremely fine (9) Estimate £ 120-150 M.I.D. London Gazette 4.5.1943 Canfield, Edward James C/J 74086 L.Tel ´´For bravery in action against the enemy in H.M.S. Samphire´´ (Operation Torch) J.74086 Leading Telegraphist Edward James Canfield, was killed in action whilst serving in the corvette H.M.S. Samphire, as part of Commander Walkers 36th Escort Group, when she was torpedoed and sunk by the Italian submarine Platino (Lieutenant Commander Patrelli-Campagnone) 30.1.1943; three Officers and forty-two Ratings were lost at sea.

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