WWII Distinguished Service Medal group

Sold for £740

WWII. A Distinguished Service Medal group to 2nd Hand J.E. Freer, DSM, MID, Royal Navy
Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (2nd Hd. J.E. Freer, LT/JX. 210702)
1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence and War Medal with M.I.D. oakleaf, extremely fine, court mounted, with miniature dress awards plus original paperwork

(Qty: 5)

DSM: London Gazette 30 June 1944 (HMT Equerry)
'for gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the enemy, or for zeal, patience and cheerfulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy'

MID: London Gazette 6 May 1941 (HMS Mammoth)
'for courage, zeal and devotion to duty while serving with the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage'

The lot includes a letter of congratulations from the Admiralty, a Naval Telegraphic message of congratulation to the 5th Naval group after a successful searching sweep under difficult weather conditions and a commendation to Rear Admiral C.E. Morgan (Admiral commanding Iceland) from Brigadier General G.P. Tourtellot on behalf of the US Army Air Forces in Iceland appreciating the "efficient" co-operation rendered by the personnel of HMS Orvicto in collecting seven survivors from the German aircraft shot down by our fighters on August 5 near Grimsey Island". HMS Orvicto was a trawler hired for auxiliary patrol and examination service from November 1940 to October 1945.