A SECOND WORLD WAR GROUP OF SIX AND SUPPORTING ARCHVE TO THE...

A SECOND WORLD WAR GROUP OF SIX AND SUPPORTING ARCHVE TO THE ROYAL ARTILLERY/ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS. A Second World War Group of six comprising 1939-45, Africa and Italy Stars, Defence and War medals, all unnamed as issued and a Territorial Efficiency Medal named to Lt J. Stoodley R.A.C. mounted as worn. In a presentation frame with ribbons, cap badge for the Royal Artillery, sterling Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch, British Legion pin and others. With Crewkerne CC School shoulder title and two similar badges mounted with 'John Stoodley Crewkerne School 1933-1938' to the reverse. With a collection of photographs, books and instruction manuals to include 1941 editions of 'The Handbook for the Ordnance of 40-M., Mark 1...' Field Service Pocket Book 1938, 'Mein Kampf' and others. Photographs to include the recipient wearing medals and beret as a flag bearer for the Crewkerne branch of the British Legion, a position he held for some 35 years. Letter to Captain Stoodley, 22nd July 1946 allowing him to use the rank of Captain. Various ephemera, an identity card giving his address as 31 The Square, Crewkerne, a 1945 dated beret with British Legion badge, and other items. John Stoodley joined the Somerset Light Infantry in 1939 before transferring to the 90th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment of the Royal Artillery, service in Algeria, Anzio, Egypt, Palestine and Syria followed before his service came to an end in July 1946. See lots 1247 and 1258 for awards to other members of this family.

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