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Auction archive: Lot number 11

A Scarce and Interesting ‘London’ BEM Group of 3 awarded to Bombardier Albert Henry …

Auction 05.06.2013
5 Jun 2013
Estimate
£400 - £500
ca. US$619 - US$774
Price realised:
£320
ca. US$495
Auction archive: Lot number 11

A Scarce and Interesting ‘London’ BEM Group of 3 awarded to Bombardier Albert Henry …

Auction 05.06.2013
5 Jun 2013
Estimate
£400 - £500
ca. US$619 - US$774
Price realised:
£320
ca. US$495
Beschreibung:

A Scarce and Interesting ‘London’ BEM Group of 3 awarded to Bombardier Albert Henry Charles Simpson 64th Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery, awarded the BEM for ‘exceptional powers of quick thinking and leadership’ whilst serving as Detachment Commander during a V2 Rocket attack, believed to have taken place near Waltham Abbey on the 25th of September, 1944, comprising: British Empire Medal, Military Division, G V R (1762806 Bmbdr Albert H. C. Simpson. R.A.), Defence & War Medals, 1939-1945; the first officially engraved, remainder unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on board for display. Toned, very fine. (3) BEM London Gazette 10.04.1945 - ‘In recognition of Meritorious Service’ During the course of WWII, a total of 1,358 German V-2 rockets were fired in the direction of London, destroying swathes of buildings and causing an estimated 2,754 civilians killed and another 6,523 injured - largely in East and South East London. The most notorious of these strikes devastated Selfridges, Speaker’s Corner and Holborn, and particularly high casualties were caused by rocket hits at Woolworths in New Cross (168 killed) on the 25th of November, 1944, and at a market in Farringdon (110 killed) on the 8th of March 1945. Given their supersonic speed and high-altitude (known as Divers or Flying Bombs), V-2 rockets were virtually impossible to defend against, however British espionage tactics and misinformation, as well as the Allied advance, eventually combined to steer the rockets to less populated areas, or latterly place them beyond range. The recommendation for Bombardier Simpson’s BEM reads: “Throughout his war service, Bombardier Simpson has always shown great keenness and competence in any tasks or duties that he has had to perform. During a recent Flying Bomb attack on the London area he exhibited exceptional powers of quick thinking and leadership when a Flying Bomb exploded 20 yards from the site at which he was Detachment Commander. The fine example which this NCO set has undoubtedly been an inspiration to all ranks of his Regiment.” Sold with copy London Gazette mentions, useful research, and copy Unit Diaries detailing the services of the 64th Regiment RA during this period.

Auction archive: Lot number 11
Auction:
Datum:
5 Jun 2013
Auction house:
Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions
16-17 Pall Mall
St James’s
London, SW1Y 5LU
United Kingdom
info@dreweatts.com
+44 (0)20 78398880
Beschreibung:

A Scarce and Interesting ‘London’ BEM Group of 3 awarded to Bombardier Albert Henry Charles Simpson 64th Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery, awarded the BEM for ‘exceptional powers of quick thinking and leadership’ whilst serving as Detachment Commander during a V2 Rocket attack, believed to have taken place near Waltham Abbey on the 25th of September, 1944, comprising: British Empire Medal, Military Division, G V R (1762806 Bmbdr Albert H. C. Simpson. R.A.), Defence & War Medals, 1939-1945; the first officially engraved, remainder unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on board for display. Toned, very fine. (3) BEM London Gazette 10.04.1945 - ‘In recognition of Meritorious Service’ During the course of WWII, a total of 1,358 German V-2 rockets were fired in the direction of London, destroying swathes of buildings and causing an estimated 2,754 civilians killed and another 6,523 injured - largely in East and South East London. The most notorious of these strikes devastated Selfridges, Speaker’s Corner and Holborn, and particularly high casualties were caused by rocket hits at Woolworths in New Cross (168 killed) on the 25th of November, 1944, and at a market in Farringdon (110 killed) on the 8th of March 1945. Given their supersonic speed and high-altitude (known as Divers or Flying Bombs), V-2 rockets were virtually impossible to defend against, however British espionage tactics and misinformation, as well as the Allied advance, eventually combined to steer the rockets to less populated areas, or latterly place them beyond range. The recommendation for Bombardier Simpson’s BEM reads: “Throughout his war service, Bombardier Simpson has always shown great keenness and competence in any tasks or duties that he has had to perform. During a recent Flying Bomb attack on the London area he exhibited exceptional powers of quick thinking and leadership when a Flying Bomb exploded 20 yards from the site at which he was Detachment Commander. The fine example which this NCO set has undoubtedly been an inspiration to all ranks of his Regiment.” Sold with copy London Gazette mentions, useful research, and copy Unit Diaries detailing the services of the 64th Regiment RA during this period.

Auction archive: Lot number 11
Auction:
Datum:
5 Jun 2013
Auction house:
Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions
16-17 Pall Mall
St James’s
London, SW1Y 5LU
United Kingdom
info@dreweatts.com
+44 (0)20 78398880
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