Medals relating to the Malaya and Korea Campaigns from the Philip Burman Collection 769
A Korea M.M. awarded to Corporal C. A. Taylor, Royal Leicesters attached from the Lincolnshire Regiment, for gallantry in rescuing wounded members of a stranded fighting patrol - whilst under fire, in broad daylight and in full view of the enemy, 26 May 1952
MILITARY MEDAL,
G.VI.R, 2nd issue (19036308 A/Cpl. C. A. Taylor. R. Leicesters.) unit partially officially corrected, edge bruising nearly very fine
£1800-2200 M.M. London Gazette 4 July 1952, the recommendation states:
‘On the night 25/26 May 52 a fighting patrol of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Leicestershire Regiment met serious trouble on their objective, a known enemy held position on a spur well in front of our own forward company position. Owing to the intensity of the enemy fire and grenades, and the number of casualties caused to our patrol, evacuation of all proved impossible, and the officer in charge of the patrol, gravely wounded, and an NCO, seriously wounded, could not be got away; nor could another patrol sent out in the early hours of the morning of 26 May, locate them. However, shortly after first light the NCO, despite his wounds managed to make his own way back down the spur and across an open valley to within such a distance that shouts from him could be heard by our company forward outposts.
The Company Commander immediately organised a patrol to go out and locate the wounded NCO, and bring him in; this the patrol did, in full view of the enemy. Cpl. Taylor was an immediate and insistent volunteer for this patrol.
The wounded NCO was able to inform our patrol of the whereabouts of the wounded officer, some 1,000 yards further forward, just below the objective of the previous night. Our patrol then promptly set out to the rescue, though it was broad daylight, and in full view of the enemy.
On arrival, Cpl. Taylor was ordered to cover the party whilst immediate attention was given to the wounded officer and his evacuation organised. In order to do so he proceeded alone and on his own initiative to the actual crest of the enemy position, and remained there alone for some minutes until engaged by the enemy with grenades. Returning with reinforcements, he again went up the hill, but was unable to reach the enemy owing to MG fire.
Cpl. Taylor and his men did not finally withdraw until the main party with the wounded officer was well on its way back, thus having covered the rescue and withdrawal from that immediate position with signal success.
Cpl. Taylor’s contempt for the enemy, initiative and complete disregard of danger were an inspiration to all. His conduct on this occasion, however, came as no surprise, since throughout his service in Korea he has always been a persistent volunteer for patrols or any other dangerous duties, and his courage, coolness and leadership have been of the highest value, and set a fine example.’
Charles Alexander Taylor was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, in August 1929. He enlisted in the Lincolnshire Regiment in November 1946, and served with the 2nd Battalion in Palestine (entitled to G.S.M. with ‘Palestine 1945-48’ clasp). He was attached to the 1st Battalion, Royal Leicesters for service in Korea. Taylor served with the Battalion in Korea, 4 September 1951 - 29 July 1952.
Taylor was awarded the M.M. for his gallantry on 25/26 May 1952, with The Royal Leicestershire Regiment 17th Foot A History of the Years 1928-1956, edited by Brigadier W. E. Underhill, adding the following:
‘During the month of May some twenty reconnaissance, ambush and fighting patrols were carried out. On the night of 25th to 26th May a fighting patrol of thirteen men was sent out at 2200 hours under command of 2/Lieut. B. J. Wright, with the object of capturing a prisoner from the Chinese positions a thousand yards across the valley. The patrol ran into serious trouble and was forced to withdraw with three men wounded and Wright and two men missing. Two further patrols sent out during the night failed to locate the missing men. However, one of them, although seriously wounded, managed to get back to the northern outpost of ‘C’ Company at first light. He reported the whereabouts of Lieut. Wright, who was badly wounded and unable to move. ‘C’ Company swiftly organised a patrol under the command of Lieut. M. H. Brewer, which went out across the valley in full view of the enemy and brought in Lieut. Wright. Brewer received an immediate award of the Military Cross and Cpl. Taylor the Military Medals for their parts in this action.’
Taylor was discharged 13 November 1958, and died at 70 Pershore Avenue, Grimsby, in February 1993. 1 of 4 M.M.’s awarded to the Regiment for Korea.
Sold with copied service papers, and a copy of M.M. recommendation.
www.dnw.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152 |
Page 153 |
Page 154 |
Page 155 |
Page 156 |
Page 157 |
Page 158 |
Page 159 |
Page 160 |
Page 161 |
Page 162 |
Page 163 |
Page 164 |
Page 165 |
Page 166 |
Page 167 |
Page 168 |
Page 169 |
Page 170 |
Page 171 |
Page 172 |
Page 173 |
Page 174 |
Page 175 |
Page 176 |
Page 177 |
Page 178 |
Page 179 |
Page 180 |
Page 181 |
Page 182 |
Page 183 |
Page 184 |
Page 185 |
Page 186 |
Page 187 |
Page 188 |
Page 189 |
Page 190 |
Page 191 |
Page 192 |
Page 193 |
Page 194 |
Page 195 |
Page 196 |
Page 197 |
Page 198 |
Page 199 |
Page 200 |
Page 201 |
Page 202 |
Page 203 |
Page 204 |
Page 205 |
Page 206 |
Page 207 |
Page 208 |
Page 209 |
Page 210 |
Page 211 |
Page 212 |
Page 213 |
Page 214 |
Page 215 |
Page 216 |
Page 217 |
Page 218 |
Page 219 |
Page 220 |
Page 221 |
Page 222 |
Page 223 |
Page 224 |
Page 225 |
Page 226 |
Page 227 |
Page 228 |
Page 229 |
Page 230 |
Page 231 |
Page 232 |
Page 233 |
Page 234 |
Page 235 |
Page 236 |
Page 237 |
Page 238 |
Page 239 |
Page 240 |
Page 241 |
Page 242 |
Page 243 |
Page 244 |
Page 245 |
Page 246 |
Page 247 |
Page 248 |
Page 249 |
Page 250 |
Page 251 |
Page 252 |
Page 253 |
Page 254 |
Page 255 |
Page 256 |
Page 257 |
Page 258 |
Page 259 |
Page 260 |
Page 261 |
Page 262 |
Page 263 |
Page 264 |
Page 265 |
Page 266 |
Page 267 |
Page 268 |
Page 269 |
Page 270 |
Page 271 |
Page 272 |
Page 273 |
Page 274 |
Page 275 |
Page 276 |
Page 277 |
Page 278 |
Page 279 |
Page 280 |
Page 281 |
Page 282 |
Page 283 |
Page 284 |
Page 285 |
Page 286 |
Page 287 |
Page 288 |
Page 289 |
Page 290 |
Page 291 |
Page 292 |
Page 293 |
Page 294 |
Page 295 |
Page 296 |
Page 297 |
Page 298 |
Page 299 |
Page 300 |
Page 301 |
Page 302 |
Page 303 |
Page 304 |
Page 305 |
Page 306 |
Page 307 |
Page 308 |
Page 309 |
Page 310 |
Page 311 |
Page 312 |
Page 313 |
Page 314 |
Page 315 |
Page 316 |
Page 317 |
Page 318 |
Page 319 |
Page 320 |
Page 321 |
Page 322 |
Page 323 |
Page 324 |
Page 325 |
Page 326 |
Page 327 |
Page 328 |
Page 329 |
Page 330 |
Page 331 |
Page 332 |
Page 333 |
Page 334 |
Page 335 |
Page 336 |
Page 337 |
Page 338 |
Page 339 |
Page 340 |
Page 341 |
Page 342 |
Page 343 |
Page 344 |
Page 345 |
Page 346 |
Page 347 |
Page 348 |
Page 349 |
Page 350 |
Page 351 |
Page 352 |
Page 353 |
Page 354 |
Page 355 |
Page 356 |
Page 357 |
Page 358 |
Page 359 |
Page 360 |
Page 361 |
Page 362 |
Page 363 |
Page 364 |
Page 365 |
Page 366 |
Page 367 |
Page 368 |
Page 369 |
Page 370 |
Page 371 |
Page 372 |
Page 373
