Second World War Military Medal, for gallantry, group awarded to Gunner 1093361 John Michael Hume of the 57th Field Regiment Royal Artillery. Military medal correctly named 1093361 GNR. All unnamed as issued. Box of issue of Military Medal with message from the king. Box of issue of other medals addressed to. Copy of citation for award. 1093361 GNR Hume J. Has done outstanding work as an O. Wireless Operator during the period September 1st 1943-December 31st 1943. From December 4th-December 7th1943 he was wireless operator to a battery Commander supporting 2nd London Irish Rifles 38 Irish Bde. 78 Div in their successful attack and occupation of the ridge overlooking the river MORO. At one period during consolidation the short telephone line between the OP and wireless truck was cut three times by enemy shell and mortar fire which at the time was very severe. Although it was not his own duty, at great personal risk, GNR Hume volunteered to repair the line and thus maintain communications. On December 19th GNR Hume was again wireless operator to his battery commander during the attack made by RCR(1 Cda Div) on the crossroads at 323142(main ORSOGNA-ORTOMA lateral road). No other wireless operators were available and throughout the day and night GNR Hume showed great courage and devotion to duty in keeping constant wireless watch although at times under considerable mortar, machine gun and shell fire and exposed to fire of enemy snipers. By his own personal efforts GNR Hume was undoubtedly of great assistance to the Infantry he was supporting. Alexander Commander in Chief Allied Central Mediterranean Force. Also copy of London Gazette 24 August 1944 listing award. Please view my other listings. The item “Second World War, Gallantry Award, Military Medal Group, Hume, RA” is in sale since Sunday, September 10, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “quirke4927″ and is located in Leamington Spa. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Service: Army
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Era: 1914-1945
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain