Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Auction 75 26 September 2012
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MILITARY MEDALS. A Collection of Prisoner of War Groups and Medals. WWII 'POW' Group of 3 awarded to Bombardier G Beacock, Royal Artillery, believed taken prisoner in May-June 1940 at Dunkirk, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal, 1939-1945, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, G VI R, Regular Army (1071946 Bdr. G. Beacock. R.A.); the first two unnamed as issued, the latter officially impressed. Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine. (3)
Bombardier Beacock is confirmed as a POW, having been held prisoner at Stalag 344 at Lambinowice, Poland, where many POWs worked largely felling timber. Stalag 344 was initially used to house BEF prisoners of war, and later those captured at Crete. This suggests Bombardier Beacock was captured in May-June 1940 at or near Dunkirk. Sold with copy POW roll mention.
Estimate: £100-150
Bombardier Beacock is confirmed as a POW, having been held prisoner at Stalag 344 at Lambinowice, Poland, where many POWs worked largely felling timber. Stalag 344 was initially used to house BEF prisoners of war, and later those captured at Crete. This suggests Bombardier Beacock was captured in May-June 1940 at or near Dunkirk. Sold with copy POW roll mention.
Estimate: £100-150