JPL Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 An Army Falklands War hero awarded the Distinguished Service Cross could walk away with £100,000 when his medal goes under the hammer next month. John Phillips was awarded the naval medal -- believed to be the only one issued to a rank and file serviceman -- for trying to make safe a 1,000lb bomb dropped into HMS Antelope by an Argentinian plane. The then 39-year-old Sergeant Major and colleague Sgt James Prescott made several unsuccessful attempts and were 30ft away behind a door when a 28-second delayed fuse they had unwittingly triggered set off the bomb, killing his colleague and costing him his left arm. View the Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwc_I4tcASY Jean-Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi - Jean-Paul. I remember his bravery at the time - a most well deserved award. How can anyone blame him for selling the medal if it gives financial security to himself and his family. We must hope a museum has funds to make the purchase ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pikemedals Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 hi all,look like one for lord ashcroft collection ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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