22nd Jun, 2012 10:00 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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A Second World War Group of Four Medals, awarded to S/250375 Sergeant Leslie James Ryder RASC,...
**Leslie James Ryder was born 23.10.20. He joined the Royal Mail at 14, as a messenger-boy at St.Martins-le-Grand in London. Apart from his war service in Burma, he remained in this employment, retiring as Postmaster at the age of 61. He was awarded the Imperial Service Medal for his 40+ years service.
His War Service, 1941-46, was with the Forgotten Army. Although serving with the RASC, whilst in Burma he saw as much action as many a front-line soldier - namely at Kohima and on the march to Rangoon.
Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150
The slouch hat is in good clean condition. The sweatband is dated 1942
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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Jun, 2012
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