A superb 'Malta Convoy' medal grouping purchased directly from the family and fresh to the market.
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following Appoint ments to the Distinguished Service Order, and to approve the following Awards :— For gallantry, skill and seamanship in H.M. Ships " Avon V ale",
" Beaufort", " Breconshire", " Carlisle", " Cleopatra", " D ido", " Dulverton ", " Eridge ", " Euryalus ", " Havock ", " H ero", " Hur- worth ", " Jervis Kelvin ", " Kingston", " Kipling", " Legion", "Lively", "Penelope", "Sikh", "Southwold", and "Zulu" in a brilliant action against strong enemy forces, which were driven off and severely damaged. This action resulted in the safe passage to Malta of an important Convoy:
Electrical Artificer First Class Clifford John Tink, D/MX.46095.
(ADMIRALTY FLEET ORDERS A.F.Os. 4469—4575/42 (See Diagram Issue No. 38/42), 17th September, 1942: 10)
A wonderful grouping.
(Medal Year Book, 2024: 84)
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