30th Apr, 2025 15:00
The Militaria Auction
A Second World War Military Cross medal group
A Second World War Military Cross medal group, awarded to 330741 Captain Robert James Bowler MC, Royal Berkshire Regiment, to include: Military Cross with non-official inscription 'Lieut 330771 Robert James Bowler Awarded March 1943 Issued 1946', War Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, and Territorial Good Conduct Medal with non-official inscription 'Captain R.J. Bowler, 1965', with miniatures, MC case, Japanese paper-point, and paperwork.
Note: Military Cross Official Citation " Lieutenant of 14 Platoon C Company in Burma. The Battalion was actively engaged in operations in the Mandalay Plain. Fourteen Platoon during carrying out a number of highly successful patrols and attacks, commanded in every case by Lieutenant Bowler. The successes of his platoon were due in very large part to the constantly high standard of personal bravery and leadership displayed by Lieutenant Bowler. At Fort Henry on March 1st 1945, the platoon carried out a reconnaissance patrol to Tahabin, which was reported clear of enemies. It was in fact untrue and the platoon was heavily engaged on entering the village. Lieutenant Bowler succeeded in disengaging with the only light casualties, although at one time his platoon was completely encircled. In this action Lieutenant Bowler set a fine example of courage and cool-thinking, and was personally responsible for the recovery and safe evacuation of two of his wounded. Again at Recce Hill on March 8th 1945, the platoon took part in a battalion attack against strong enemy positions. It came under heavy enemy artillery concentration, with medium machine gun and light machine gun support, shortly after leaving the start line. Lieutenant Bowler, nevertheless, succeeded in pressing on, although he himself was wounded and the attack was pushed home. Later, when the line platoon was withdrawn, it was only when the platoon was repositioned and settled in that Lieutenant Bowler allowed his wounds to be dressed. Meanwhile he had lost a considerable amount of blood. These are only two instances of the outstanding personal courage and leadership displayed by this officer. His determination to destroy the enemy has throughout been an inspiration to the whole platoon."
Sold for £1,100
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Auction: The Militaria Auction, 30th Apr, 2025
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