WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI

WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI
WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI
WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI

WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI
Excellent condition, 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue 3327784 Pte. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display purposes, good very fine and better Jim Smart joined the Highland Light Infantry in 1943 and when he left the Army in 1948 held the rank of Sergeant. He was called back as a Reservist and fought in Korea with KOSB. Private Bill Speakman KOSB earned the Victoria Cross for his gallantry while serving with the Battalion, For further research. WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI. WW2 & KOREAN WAR Pte Smart KOSB Late Highland Light Infantry Excellent condition, 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue 3327784 Pte. Private Bill Speakman KOSB earned the Victoria Cross for his gallantry while serving with the Battalion, For further research British troops crossing the Rhine 1945 The 1st Battalion HLI was part of the 71st Infantry Brigade in the 53rd (Welsh) Division, it later took part in the Normandy landings late in June 1944 and saw action at the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945, the Battle of the Reichswald in March 1945 and the final advance into Germany. British troops Korea 1950-54 - Bazooka team The K O S B have two battle honours awarded to the regiment during the Korean war The Battle of Kowang-san Known as Kowang San to the Koreans, it was nicknamed Little Gibraltar by UN troops because of its prominent size and many defensive positions. The hill was located about 40 kilometres north of Seoul and was highly valued because it was the highest ground overlooking the surrounding front lines and supply routes.

This strategic importance meant it would be the scene of fierce combat as both sides wanted to have it. The Battle of Maryang-san 1st and 2nd battle The Korean War the frontline had been consolidated with fortifications, and there was not much movement. Rather like World War One, strategic objectives would be hills or specific areas of land, rather than sweeping objectives or pushes.

By September 1950, Australian and Canadian forces, as part of the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade left the area, and were replaced by the British 29th Infantry Brigade Group, then followed by the 28th British Commonwealth Brigade in April 1951. The 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade was the last to arrive and reinforce the area. The units were then all formed into the 1st Commonwealth Division. In October 1951, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) had made efforts to attack and take the hill at the First Battle of Maryang-san. PVA forces were pushed back and defeated by Australian forces.

In the second battle, the PVA first launched a large scale bombardment of the area, including rockets, on the night of 5 November. The barrage lasted 15 hours. The barrage was then followed up by a human wave attack of massed PVA troops, and the British were overrun. Some troops established a fighting withdrawal, and PVA troops captured the hill, taking British prisoners.

The hill was defended by 400 British troops, but attacked by three battalions. Private Bill Speakman KOSB was awarded Britain's Victoria Cross at this battle for his bravery.

Speakman had been conveying a supply of grenades to the British troops, on the left hand side of the hill. When the PVA attacked, Speakman took it on his own initiative to gather 6 men, and then began throwing grenades at the PVA. He engaged the enemy with grenades and guns, making repeated charges against them in different directions.

When the men ran out of grenades, they began throwing bottles and metal tea pots from the kitchen supply. This gave time for his unit to withdraw. Even while wounded in the leg, he continued to charge at the PVA. Create your brand with Auctiva's. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.

The item "WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI" is in sale since Friday, December 20, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\1946-1960". The seller is "theonlineauctionsale" and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.


WW2 & Korean War medals Pte Smart KOSB Victoria Cross action late Highland LI


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