Ian Oswald LIDDELL
V.C.

On the 3rd April 1945, in Germany, Captain Liddell was commanding a company of the Coldstream Guards whose objective was to, capture intact, the bridge over the River Ems.near Lingen. On the far bank of the river the enemy had a strong point, manned by 150 infantry men and five guns, three of 88 mm calibre and two of 20 mm, all of which covered the bridge. The bridge had been prepared for demolition using two 500lbs bombs which were clearly visible. Captain Liddell ran forward alone, scaling the 10 ft-high roadblock, his intention being the neutralising of the charges. He crossed the whole length of the bridge under extremely heavy fire, which became more intense as the Germans realised what his objective was. After disconnecting the charges on the far side he re-crossed the bridge, cutting the wires on the near side. All of the time he created a very easy target as he consecutively cut the wires. He then saw that there were also charges underneath the bridge and without further thought, for his own safety, went on to disconnect these. His objective completed, he climbed up onto the road block and signalled his platoon to advance.

RIBBON SET OF THE MEDALS AWARDED TO:
Ian Oswald LIDDELL V.C.
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MEDAL ENTITLEMENT FOR Ian Oswald LIDDELL
MEDAL OR DEVICE
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MINIATURES
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NOTES
Victoria Cross
Included
Modern
Special
1
1939 - 45 Star
Included
Modern
Original
O
France & Germany Star
Included
Modern
Original
O
Defence Medal
Included
Modern
Original
O
War Medal
Included
Modern
Original
O
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  • B: Bullion Breast Star - Hand Embroidered
  • M: Museum standard Reproduction
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  • S: Privately Cast Sterling Silver Replica
    • Ian Oswald LIDDELL V.C.
    RIBBON SET - £12.00
    Quantity:
    MINIATURE SET - £56.00
    Quantity:
    FULL SIZE SET - £116.00
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