Lot 318
A SET OF FOUR MEDALS & ASSOCIATED MINIATURES.
1939 Star, Defence & War Medals, General Service Medal bar Palestine 1945-48. The latter officially named to Capt C L B Gillespie RE (stamped Replacement). A miniature CBE, Defence & War Medals, GSM bar Palestine 1945-48, the four mounted for wear.
Colin Leonard Beauchamp Gillespie was born on the 10th May 1925. Served in the Ranks for 1 year 105 days. Emergency Commission, later a Regular Officer He also served in the War Office during his career.
2/Lt Royal Engineers 10/5/1944'
Lt R E 1/11/1947.
A Capt 29/10/1947.
Capt 10/5/1954.
Major 10/5/59. MBE.
Retired 26/5/1971.
His MBE was a Military Award, the CBE miniature is a Civil Award.
