WW2 Military Medal (Immediate) Group of Five to a Casualty - Company Sergeant Major J.D. Keir, 1st Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers - K.I.A. 27/10/1943
- Product Code: MM-5023
- Regiment: Royal Irish Fusiliers
- Era: WW2 Availability: Out of Stock
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Price: £2,895.00
A superb second world war MM group for a night attack in Italy awarded to Company Sergeant Major John Duncan Keir, 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, who was later killed in action.
George VI Military Medal named to 3966302 A/W.O.Cl.II. J.D. Keir. R. Ir. Fus.
1939-45 Star unnamed as issued
Africa Star unnamed as issued
Italy Star unnamed as issued
WW2 Defence Medal unnamed as issued
The MM has had an official correction to the FUS on the naming. The medals are in good condition and the MM is mounted for wear.
Killed In Action - 27th October 1943
Citation for the MM (Immediate Award):
London Gazette 18th November 1943
“During the night attack on Mt. Malletto in the early hours of the 12th August, 1943, the Company of which Warrant Officer Keir was Company Sergeant Major, encountered determined resistance on the lower slopes. When one Platoon of the Company was heavily engaged in grenade fighting in the trees and terraces in that area, C.S.M. Keir accompanied another Platoon round the right flank. Spotting the post from which the main opposition was coming he crawled forward in the semi-darkness by himself and threw two grenades right into the position. This enabled the Platoon to advance and clear the post. Throughout the night attack C.S.M. Keir rendered the greatest assistance to the Company Officers in controlling the men, being always well to the front.
C.S.M. Keir also distinguished himself in the crossing of the River SIMETO on the 5th August, 1943, by bringing forward ammunition and food to his Company whilst under fire. His conduct in action was outstanding and inspired the men in his Company to respond to his leadership.”
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