WW2 Military Medal Group for Bravery To Lance Bombardier Vivian Francis Langham, Royal Artillery

Military Medal : George VI ( 14553730 Gnr V.F. Langham, R.A. ); 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals 1939-45; 1 Heavy Regt R.A. Sports Medal 1946 chain of command relay winning team Langham V.F.
Wounded on the 14th July serving with 173 Field Regiment
Military Medal awarded London Gazette 24th January 1946
Lance Bombardier, who is a wireless operator, has shown admirable courage and determination throughout the North west European campaign.
On a number of occasions, notably on the 12th of March 1945 opposite Emmerich and the 14th March 1945 opposite Rees, he has subjected to mortar fire and shell fire at observation posts, but he has always carried oh with his job with the result that shoots were successfully completed often under very difficult conditions.
On another occassion, 24th February 1945 at Louisendorf, a carrier outside the command post was hit and caught fire. In spite of continued shelling , he immediately jumped into another carrier nearby and drove it clear . He then assisted in putting out the fire in another carrier. has continually set a fine example to those with him and his general steadiness and cheerfulness has been a great encouragement to his companions
Address given is soldiers service book G 8 Sutton Way,
North Kensington, London
Father 16 Castle Ivor Street Hopkinstown, Pontypridd. S Wales
With extensive original documents including Buckingham Palace letter, Soldiers service book, original typed citation, box of issue, Soldiers release book, War office Letter, Original copy of The London Gazette,

Code: 67711