4th Apr, 2012 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 35
 

35

A Second World War/Korea Group of Five Medals, awarded to 22538730 PTE.J.LEWINGTON. DWR.,...

A Second World War/Korea Group of Five Medals, awarded to 22538730 PTE.J.LEWINGTON. DWR., comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal, Korea Medal and United Nations Korea Medal, together with a leather and aluminium prisoner of war bracelet stamped STALAG XVIII A Nr. 8900 (6)
**Private Lewington was reported missing on The Hook, Korea 29.5.53. He was a wounded prisoner of war and had a leg amputated by the Chinese. He is mentioned by name in the book "Fortune Favours the Brave"

Sold for £520
Estimated at £220 - £280


 

Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 4th Apr, 2012

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