A Collection of Medals to Casualties from the Battle of Imjin River, 22-25 April 1951

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Lot 236, 27 Feb 19

Eight: Gunner R. Cruickshanks, Royal Artillery, who served as a Forward Observer with 70 Battery, 45 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, in Korea, and was mortally wounded on 23 April 1951 during the Battle of Imjin River, during which the 25-pounder guns of 45 Field Regiment fired an incredible 22,000 rounds, at times firing over open sights at ranges of less than two hundred yards. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Franc...

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Lot 237, 27 Feb 19

Pair: Gunner M. O’Neill, Royal Artillery, who served as a Forward Observer with 70 Field Battery, 45 Field Regiment Royal Artillery, was wounded during the Battle of Imjin River on 23 April 1951, and was taken Prisoner of War with the surviving Glosters on Hill 235 ‘Gloster Hill’ on the final day of the battle, 25 April 1951 Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (22518303 Gnr. M. O’Neill. R.A.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, good very fine...

Sold for £650

Lot 238, 27 Feb 19

Six: Fusilier J. McDonald, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in action at the Battle of Imjin River, 23 April 1951, when the Regiment bore the brunt of repeated massed Chinese wave attacks 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (3189424 Fus. J. McDonald. R.N.F.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, good very fine (6) £800-£1,200

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Lot 239, 27 Feb 19

Pair: Rifleman V. Dean, Royal Ulster Rifles, who was wounded in action at the Battle of Imjin River, 22-25 April 1951 Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (3772090 Rfn. V. Dean, R.U.R.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, good very fine (2) £500-£700

Sold for £700

Lot 240, 27 Feb 19

Pair: Private C. C. Armstrong, 26th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, who was taken Prisoner of War along with the surviving Glosters on Hill 235 ‘Gloster Hill’ on the final day of the Battle of Imjin River, 25 April 1951 Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (7264990 Pte. C. C. Armstrong. R.A.M.C.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued; together with the recipient’s card and aluminium ident...

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Lot 241, 27 Feb 19

Six: Corporal F. E. Geary, Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles, who was taken Prisoner of War on the final day of the Battle of Imjin River, 25 April 1951, after he volunteered to remain behind to tend the wounded, and was Mentioned in Despatches after his release for gallant and distinguished services during the battle 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st i...

Sold for £1,400

Lot 242, 27 Feb 19

Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (22201662 Cpl. J. O’Kane. R.E.) minor edge bruise, contact marks, very fine £180-£220

Sold for £280

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