Welsh Guards 1982 Falklands War bombing of the Sir Galahad Military Medal group to WO1 B T Neck 1st Bn Welsh Guards The Falklands War bombing of the Sir Galahad Military Medal, Northern Ireland MID group to WO1 Brian Thomas Neck 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was offered on behalf of the recipient in Warwick & Warwick’s auction on Wednesday 15th August 2012 estimated £40,000-£60,000. It realised £46,000. Warwick and Warwick medal auctioneer medal auction medal valuer medal valuation - military medal group Brian Thomas Neck was born on 2nd October 1947. He enlisted in the Welsh Guards in Cardiff on 25th April 1966 and completed tours in Northern Ireland from 21st May 1971 to 26th July 1971, 14th November 1973 to 7th March 1974 and 20th October 1979 to 28th February 1980. CSgt Neck was Mentioned in Dispatches for his efforts during the last tour when the battalion was based at Bessbrook Mill in South Armagh and it was announced in the London Gazette dated 21st October 1980 The award of the Military Medal was announced in the London Gazette dated 8th October 1982 “On 8th June 1982, The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Landing Ship SIR GALAHAD, had begun landing operations at Fitzroy Settlement on the Island of East Falkland. Embarked, preparing to land, was 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. With only minimal warning, the ship was attacked and severely damaged by bombs from several aircraft. Intense fire and smoke spread rapidly from the devastated deck areas. In the fire, confusion, and exploding ammunition many casualties were incurred. Disregarding the conditions and ignoring the order to abandon ship, Warrant Officer Neck immediately began to organise the evacuation of soldiers from among the wreckage, many times, disregarding his own safety, he rushed back through the smoke filled areas, flames and continuing explosions to assist the hurt and injured. His courageous example, encouragement and assistance to his colleagues undoubtedly saved many lives.
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