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Auction archive: Lot number 97

A Second War D.S.M. awarded to Petty

Estimate
£1,400 - £1,800
ca. US$1,801 - US$2,315
Price realised:
£1,400
ca. US$1,801
Auction archive: Lot number 97

A Second War D.S.M. awarded to Petty

Estimate
£1,400 - £1,800
ca. US$1,801 - US$2,315
Price realised:
£1,400
ca. US$1,801
Beschreibung:

A Second War D.S.M. awarded to Petty Officer Telegraphist Harry Parker, H.M. Submarine Taciturn, for his services during three war patrols in the Pacific Ocean Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P.O. Tel. H. Parker. P/JX. 151687) some light pitting from stars, otherwise very fine £1,400-£1,800 Footnote D.S.M. London Gazette 20 November 1945: ‘For gallantry, skill and outstanding devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M. Submarines... Taciturn... in numerous successful patrols in trying climatic conditions in the Pacific frequently carried out in shallow and difficult waters and in the presence of strong opposition.’ The recommendation states: ‘Petty Officer Telegraphist Harry Parker, P/JX. 151687 (Bradford). This rating has served as Petty Officer Telegraphist of H.M.S. “Taciturn” during working up and three war patrols. A P.C. 4 Class Japanese submarine chaser and old Dutch Submarine K.18 were sunk by gunfire, a large hulk by torpedo and three schooners by demolition. Also in a combined action with H.M.S. “Thorough”, a lugger and landing craft were sunk and landing barge and several godowns damaged. He has carried out his duties very efficiently, including the mastering of the American communications system. His calmness and devotion to duty in action have been of a high order.’ H.M. Submarine Taciturn, the first submarine to bear this name (which was first introduced in 1918 for a destroyer sold in 1931) was briefly deployed in the Mediterranean in 1943 on completion of trials and work-up. During an interception patrol in May 1943 she sank a supply ship by torpedo and a sailing vessel by surface gun attack. Before returning to U.K. she took part in the allied landings in Sicily during July 1943 and carried out patrols to prevent interference with the assault by Italian warships. After transfer in September 1943 to the Eastern Fleet based at Trincomalee, she took part in Operation MULLET during February 1944 to carry out a reconnaissance at Langkawi off the Malayan coast which was cancelled. Her patrols were carried out primarily off the coasts of Burma and Malaya as well as off the Andaman Islands for interception of coastal traffic supporting Japanese occupation. Other duties included the landing of intelligence parties and survey of possible landing areas. This submarine also carried out Air-Sea rescue duties during air attacks on Sabang, N.W. Sumatra (Operation COCKPIT) in April 1944 and rescued the pilot of a fighter aircraft which crashed in the sea. The next month she carried out a minelay in the Malacca Strait (Operation MLO6) and also sank a junk by surface gun attack. On release from the East Indies Station before VJ Day she returned to U.K. Her commanding officer, Lieutenant M. T. Hickie, R.N., was awarded the D.S.C., along with the D.S.M. to four crew members, and six mentions, the only awards to this submarine.

Auction archive: Lot number 97
Auction:
Datum:
4 Mar 2020 - 5 Mar 2020
Auction house:
Dix Noonan Webb
16 Bolton St, Mayfair
London, W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom
auctions@dnw.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7016 1700
+44 (0)20 7016 1799
Beschreibung:

A Second War D.S.M. awarded to Petty Officer Telegraphist Harry Parker, H.M. Submarine Taciturn, for his services during three war patrols in the Pacific Ocean Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P.O. Tel. H. Parker. P/JX. 151687) some light pitting from stars, otherwise very fine £1,400-£1,800 Footnote D.S.M. London Gazette 20 November 1945: ‘For gallantry, skill and outstanding devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M. Submarines... Taciturn... in numerous successful patrols in trying climatic conditions in the Pacific frequently carried out in shallow and difficult waters and in the presence of strong opposition.’ The recommendation states: ‘Petty Officer Telegraphist Harry Parker, P/JX. 151687 (Bradford). This rating has served as Petty Officer Telegraphist of H.M.S. “Taciturn” during working up and three war patrols. A P.C. 4 Class Japanese submarine chaser and old Dutch Submarine K.18 were sunk by gunfire, a large hulk by torpedo and three schooners by demolition. Also in a combined action with H.M.S. “Thorough”, a lugger and landing craft were sunk and landing barge and several godowns damaged. He has carried out his duties very efficiently, including the mastering of the American communications system. His calmness and devotion to duty in action have been of a high order.’ H.M. Submarine Taciturn, the first submarine to bear this name (which was first introduced in 1918 for a destroyer sold in 1931) was briefly deployed in the Mediterranean in 1943 on completion of trials and work-up. During an interception patrol in May 1943 she sank a supply ship by torpedo and a sailing vessel by surface gun attack. Before returning to U.K. she took part in the allied landings in Sicily during July 1943 and carried out patrols to prevent interference with the assault by Italian warships. After transfer in September 1943 to the Eastern Fleet based at Trincomalee, she took part in Operation MULLET during February 1944 to carry out a reconnaissance at Langkawi off the Malayan coast which was cancelled. Her patrols were carried out primarily off the coasts of Burma and Malaya as well as off the Andaman Islands for interception of coastal traffic supporting Japanese occupation. Other duties included the landing of intelligence parties and survey of possible landing areas. This submarine also carried out Air-Sea rescue duties during air attacks on Sabang, N.W. Sumatra (Operation COCKPIT) in April 1944 and rescued the pilot of a fighter aircraft which crashed in the sea. The next month she carried out a minelay in the Malacca Strait (Operation MLO6) and also sank a junk by surface gun attack. On release from the East Indies Station before VJ Day she returned to U.K. Her commanding officer, Lieutenant M. T. Hickie, R.N., was awarded the D.S.C., along with the D.S.M. to four crew members, and six mentions, the only awards to this submarine.

Auction archive: Lot number 97
Auction:
Datum:
4 Mar 2020 - 5 Mar 2020
Auction house:
Dix Noonan Webb
16 Bolton St, Mayfair
London, W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom
auctions@dnw.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7016 1700
+44 (0)20 7016 1799
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