Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 543
The Second World War group of eight medals to Captain (later Major) Robert Griffiths
Estimate £600 - £700
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Description
The Second World War group of eight medals to Captain (later Major) Robert Griffiths, Durham Light Infantry: 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; British War Medal with oak leaf; Efficiency Decoration and bar (Territorial), Elizabeth II, reverse dated 1952 and engraved 'CPT. R. GRIFFITHS', bar dated 1958; French Croixe de Guerre with palm branch; mounted for wearing in the foregoing order, good very fine.
Served with the 8th Army in North Africa. Joined 9th D.L.I. for the Invasion of Sicily in July 1943. Commanded a company for Operation Overlord and the advance into Germany. Twice mentioned in despatches. Participated in War Crimes trials in Bad Lippspringe and Hamelin Prison. Acted as a speaker on the Empire Press Union Tour of July 1946.