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A SECOND WORLD WAR GROUP OF FIVE TO THE ROYAL NAVY WITH MENTION IN DESPATCHES. A group of five comprising 1939-45, Africa, Atlantic and Italy Stars and War Medal with Mentioned in Despatches oak leaf. All unnamed as issued. In delivery box addressed to Mr L.A. Hardiman, 81 Park Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. An enameled Royal Navy sweet heart brooch and copied paperwork.
The London Gazette for the 3rd April 1942 records a Mention to Cook Leslie Arthur Hardiman D/MX 80888.The Wiltshire Times for May 23rd 1942 'Leslie A. Hardiman of 'Rosslyn' Bradley Road, who is at present serving in the Royal Navy, has been mentioned in despatches...'. According to family tradition Hardiman was involved in picking up survivors following an action on the 26th March 1942 when HMS Jaguar was attacked by U-Boat U-652 northeast of Sidi Barrani, Egypt. The commander, two officers and 190 ratings were lost and eight officers and 45 ratings were picked up by HMS Klo. The Mention on the 3rd of April would fit with this family recollection.
Generally good condition, box with some light damage.
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