Lot 623 , A rare Chief Cypher Officer 21st Army medal group to Lt. Col. Henry Colley,

A rare Chief Cypher Officer 21st Army medal group to Lt. Col. Henry Colley, comprising 1939-45 star, France & Germany star, Defence medal, War medal and Orange Nassau order. Henry Colley was involved with D-day cypher comms between the British and Dutch forces and was at one stage Liaison Officer to Prince Bernhard. He was one of the first British officers to arrive at Belsen. He was twice mentioned in despatches and much of his work is covered by the OSA SO book for 1944. He landed at Vers-sur-Mere on 9th June on a reconnaisance mission but found himself behind enemy lines and escaped from a patrol. Sold with related paperwork, photographs, badges, spurs etc. for further information.
Estimate £400-600


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