A Second World War D.S.M. group of five awarded to Second Hand J. E. Freer, Royal Navy who was additionally 'mentioned' for his service in Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage
Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. to 2nd HD. J. E. Freer. LT/JX.210702
1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45 with M.I.D. oak leaf, court mounted for display, with corresponding miniatures light scratches otherwise very fine.
D.S.M. London Gazette 8 June 1944.
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.
M.I.D. London Gazette 6 May 1941.
John Edward Freer was born on 13 July 1911. He was awarded his M.I.D. whilst on Mammoth for good service as part of the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage. The Mammouth was commissioned on 3 July 1940 and was originally a rescue tug. She became a barrage balloon vessel in August 1940 but was returned to being used as rescue tug from 1943 onwards. He was awarded his D.S.M. for service on Equerry which was a requisitioned trawler from August 1939, she was to become a Minesweeper until returned in April 1945. Freer died in 1980.
Sold together with the following:
Letter for the award of the D.S.M. dated 30 June 1944.
Note from H.Q. 24th Composite Wing relating to capturing the survivors of a downed German aircraft.
Naval Message relating to a searching sweep.
Código de producto: EM4522
