Coin Sale #37

Distinguished Service Medal Geo VI to JX 126883 A. Moran Y.S H.M.S `Express (small 'R' indicates replacement issue). Geo VI Naval General Service, clasp Palestine 1936-39 to him as a signaller R.N, Geo VI Naval LSGC to him on HMS Good Hope. His other medals are 1939-45 and Atlantic Stars, War and Defence Medals. Lot includes large photo album and recipients photograph and details of Court of Enquiry. HMS Express had the front section from Bows to Bridge blown off by a mine. The ship has to go in reverse to make it to safe port. This was also the only surviving ship from the flotilla sunk by the Japanese incl. 'King George V.' Extensive research included, GVF to EF
Estimated Price: £700.00 - 1200.00