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A Second War ‘Italian theatre’ M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel A. W. Torrance, 93rd (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Lt Col A. W. Torrance. M.B.E. R.A.); Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated ‘1950’, extremely fine (8) £300-£400
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M.I.D. London Gazette 29 November 1945 (Italy).
M.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 13 December 1945 (Italy). The recommendation states:
‘WS/Capt. (T/Major) Alexander Watt Torrance, 93rd A. Tk. Regt. Royal Artillery.
An Officer whose persistent and outstanding devotion to duty has always been beyond that which might reasonably be expected of him.
As Second in Command of the Regt since February 1943 he has always proved himself a tower of strength to his C.O. during battle in North Africa and Italy, where by his example and clear cool-headedness he has ensured the Regt’s role going to plan. His drive and enthusiasm always led to the battle being pushed to the intended conclusion. In dealing with Allied formations his tact and singleness of purpose have been invaluable. In administration and Regimental matters he has been untiring, and the Regt’s morale at all times has been a measure of his capabilities and the unsparing thoroughness of his work.’
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Lt Col A. W. Torrance. M.B.E. R.A.); Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated ‘1950’, extremely fine (8) £300-£400
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M.I.D. London Gazette 29 November 1945 (Italy).
M.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 13 December 1945 (Italy). The recommendation states:
‘WS/Capt. (T/Major) Alexander Watt Torrance, 93rd A. Tk. Regt. Royal Artillery.
An Officer whose persistent and outstanding devotion to duty has always been beyond that which might reasonably be expected of him.
As Second in Command of the Regt since February 1943 he has always proved himself a tower of strength to his C.O. during battle in North Africa and Italy, where by his example and clear cool-headedness he has ensured the Regt’s role going to plan. His drive and enthusiasm always led to the battle being pushed to the intended conclusion. In dealing with Allied formations his tact and singleness of purpose have been invaluable. In administration and Regimental matters he has been untiring, and the Regt’s morale at all times has been a measure of his capabilities and the unsparing thoroughness of his work.’
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A Second War ‘Italian theatre’ M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel A. W. Torrance, 93rd (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Lt Col A. W. Torrance. M.B.E. R.A.); Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated ‘1950’, extremely fine (8) £300-£400
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M.I.D. London Gazette 29 November 1945 (Italy).
M.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 13 December 1945 (Italy). The recommendation states:
‘WS/Capt. (T/Major) Alexander Watt Torrance, 93rd A. Tk. Regt. Royal Artillery.
An Officer whose persistent and outstanding devotion to duty has always been beyond that which might reasonably be expected of him.
As Second in Command of the Regt since February 1943 he has always proved himself a tower of strength to his C.O. during battle in North Africa and Italy, where by his example and clear cool-headedness he has ensured the Regt’s role going to plan. His drive and enthusiasm always led to the battle being pushed to the intended conclusion. In dealing with Allied formations his tact and singleness of purpose have been invaluable. In administration and Regimental matters he has been untiring, and the Regt’s morale at all times has been a measure of his capabilities and the unsparing thoroughness of his work.’
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Lt Col A. W. Torrance. M.B.E. R.A.); Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated ‘1950’, extremely fine (8) £300-£400
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M.I.D. London Gazette 29 November 1945 (Italy).
M.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 13 December 1945 (Italy). The recommendation states:
‘WS/Capt. (T/Major) Alexander Watt Torrance, 93rd A. Tk. Regt. Royal Artillery.
An Officer whose persistent and outstanding devotion to duty has always been beyond that which might reasonably be expected of him.
As Second in Command of the Regt since February 1943 he has always proved himself a tower of strength to his C.O. during battle in North Africa and Italy, where by his example and clear cool-headedness he has ensured the Regt’s role going to plan. His drive and enthusiasm always led to the battle being pushed to the intended conclusion. In dealing with Allied formations his tact and singleness of purpose have been invaluable. In administration and Regimental matters he has been untiring, and the Regt’s morale at all times has been a measure of his capabilities and the unsparing thoroughness of his work.’
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