Some Fine Medal Groups from the KOSB Museum.

Discussion in 'WW2 Museums. Events, & places to see.' started by The Cooler King, Aug 4, 2015.

  1. The Cooler King

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    Following a recent visit to the KSOB Museum in Berwick, I thought that I would share some images of the impressive medal groups that where on display!. :D

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  16. amberdog45

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    Thank you for sharing your collection of photographs. They are impressive. Nice to see Mrs. Duncan's medals too.

    I noticed some medals are slightly offset from the rest, is this due to them being earned in different wars?
     
  17. bofors

    bofors Senior Member

    Hi

    Nice shots, and good to see the medals are not all crammed up, like seems to be displayed today, where you can't look at each individual medal.

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    Robert
     
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    I shall edit thread title to KOSB .
     
  19. bamboo43

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    Thanks CK, always appreciative of your efforts.
     
  20. AndyBaldEagle

    AndyBaldEagle Very Senior Member

    Here is his citation for the DSO - Payton-Reid/Robert Lieutenant Colonel 13802 7 Kings Own Scottish Borderers LG 09/11/1944

    Colonel Payton-Reid commanded the 7th K.O.S.B during the battle of Arnhem. On Saturday Sept 23 the unit, by this time reduced to 6 officers and 110 ORs, was heavily attacked by German infantry supported by tanks and S.P. guns. A penetration was made on the right flank. Col Payton-Reid immediately organised a scratch force from his Bn HQ and Support Coy and led it against the enemy. This counter attack was successful and a dangerous situation was restored. It was entirely due to the energy, initiative and determination of the C.O that the breach was sealed.During the nine days of the operation, Col Payton-Reid’s Battalion was constantly attacked by tanks, S.P. guns and infantry. Between attacks the unit was subjected to intense mortar and artillery fire. It was due to the personality, courage and wonderful example shown by Col Payton-Reid that his unit was able to withstand the terrible strain of that week. At critical periods during enemy attacks and bombardments, this officer continually showed himself and inspired all ranks by his personal courage and disregard for his own safety.During the last two days the unit manned a small but highly important sector of the perimeter and all ranks were in the front line.Exceptional physical courage and endurance, powers of leadership and sound military knowledge were displayed by this officer during the action, and it was due to these qualities that his unit never broke but stayed on the ground it was ordered to defend in spite of suffering many heavy casualties daily.Col Payton Reid was wounded in the shoulder on Sept 23 but remained at duty until arrival in the U.K.

    CK - could I take a copy of the picture please and would be grateful if you have any other pictures of the same group.
    It is for a small project I am working on
    Thanks and Regards
    Andy
     

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