£2,100
WWII Second World War - medal group and effects of Lieutenant Commander Edric Guy Philip Bromfield Knapton, DSC, Royal Navy. Comprising: Distinguished Service Cross (1945 dated, hallmarked silver), 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star (with North Africa 1942-43 clasp), War Medal and Naval General Service Medal (with Asia 1945-46 clasp) - impressed Lt Cdr EGPB Knapton DSC RN. All mounted on bar, with original ribbons. Accompanied by his uniform epaulettes and a large selection of his original Royal Navy uniform buttons.
Knapton was awarded the DSC for actions in April of 1945 when, in command of HMS Loch Glendhu and with help from HMS Loch Achray, he attacked German U-Boat Submarine U1024, forcing it to surface and it's crew to abandon. 37 survivors were rescued, the submarine was towed but then broke up and sank. Prior to this, Knapton served as Lieutenant on HMS Buttermere and ML 130 (Motor Launch).
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