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1939 - 1945 / 3525525 Pte H Hill
« Last post by Bob.NB on May 05, 2023, 04:58:21 PM »I'm having a look at some of my WWII medal groups as it has become obvious to me that some groups are figments of people's imagination (some are genuine mistakes but others with a view to deceive).
I have a "group" to 3525526 Pte H Hill which comprises GSM clasp "PALESTINE", 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal 1939-45. The award of the GSM is verified on the medal roll.
The medals are mounted for wear on a bar but they all look a bit too neat and with new ribbons.
The "group" gives the impression of someone who was in Singapore in 1940/41 but if so, it should have a Defence Medal.
I have studied the Manchester Regiment roll for Singapore and Thailand etc and can find no mention of Pte Hill, and have searched online but without any luck.
It may be that he was in Singapore and was one of the lucky few who were reposted before the Japanese invasion, but I feel that this is grasping at straws.
I can't apply for his papers from the MoD because as I know so little about him, I cannot get a death certificate.
Has anyone got any information on Pte H Hill?
Any help most gratefully received as always.
Many thanks and best wishes.
Bob
I have a "group" to 3525526 Pte H Hill which comprises GSM clasp "PALESTINE", 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal 1939-45. The award of the GSM is verified on the medal roll.
The medals are mounted for wear on a bar but they all look a bit too neat and with new ribbons.
The "group" gives the impression of someone who was in Singapore in 1940/41 but if so, it should have a Defence Medal.
I have studied the Manchester Regiment roll for Singapore and Thailand etc and can find no mention of Pte Hill, and have searched online but without any luck.
It may be that he was in Singapore and was one of the lucky few who were reposted before the Japanese invasion, but I feel that this is grasping at straws.
I can't apply for his papers from the MoD because as I know so little about him, I cannot get a death certificate.
Has anyone got any information on Pte H Hill?
Any help most gratefully received as always.
Many thanks and best wishes.
Bob