Baldwin & Sons
Auction 101 28 September 2016
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ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MILITARY MEDALS, Campaign Groups and Pairs, A World War Two 'MID' Campaign Group of 4 awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel J K Middleton, Royal Engineers, late 63rd (6th London) Field Brigade, Royal Artillery (TA), comprising: 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; medals unnamed as issued, in original OHMS box of issue. Practically as struck. (4)
MID London Gazette 23.05.1946 'gallant and meritorious service in the Mediterranean theatre'.
Following this name through the London Gazette, it appears that J K Middleton originally was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 63rd Field Brigade RA as of the 1st of September 1929. He was recalled from the General Reserve of officers 1 June 1937, and promoted to Captain 28 June 1939. He was transferred into the Royal Engineers as a Captain 19 October 1940, and at the close of WW2, he was mentioned in despatches, presumably for his service in Italy.
Sold with original set of miniatures as above, and various copy London Gazette mentions. OHMS Box marked 'Lt. Col. J. K. Middleton, Ryber, Dyke Rd, Hove, 4, Sussex.
Estimate: £80-120
MID London Gazette 23.05.1946 'gallant and meritorious service in the Mediterranean theatre'.
Following this name through the London Gazette, it appears that J K Middleton originally was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 63rd Field Brigade RA as of the 1st of September 1929. He was recalled from the General Reserve of officers 1 June 1937, and promoted to Captain 28 June 1939. He was transferred into the Royal Engineers as a Captain 19 October 1940, and at the close of WW2, he was mentioned in despatches, presumably for his service in Italy.
Sold with original set of miniatures as above, and various copy London Gazette mentions. OHMS Box marked 'Lt. Col. J. K. Middleton, Ryber, Dyke Rd, Hove, 4, Sussex.
Estimate: £80-120