A Battle of Normandy Military Medal group to Sergeant Welford Durham Light Infantry

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A Battle of Normandy Military Medal group to Sergeant Welford Durham Light

  • A Battle of Normandy Military Medal group to Sergeant Welford Durham Light Infantry

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G.VI.R. Military Medal, correctly impressed 2056732 SJT. E. Welford. Durh. L.I

Condition GVF

Evan Welford was born in 1921 in Sunderland, he first served with he Royal Engineers and  saw active service in the Middle East with the Royal Artillery, Subsequently he transferred o the 10th DLI.

 MM gazetted 19th October 1944.

‘SJT Welford was in command of a platoon near Rauray (France) on 29 Jun 1944. By his coolness, energy and leadership over a period of five hours, SJT Welford succeeded with his platoon in defeating an attempt to infiltrate through the thick country on the right flank of the Bn. Enemy fire was very heavy and often at short range. Had the enemy succeeded in his attempts the position of the Bn. would have been serious. Throughout the action SJT Welford’s bearing and courage were of the highest order.’