Bidspirit auction | 6RN12c 50th Anniv Operation Infatuate

6RN12c 50th Anniv Operation Infatuate cover Signed 2 involved. S Peretz, W Cheeney. 1 X1 94 Vlissingen Postmark on 90ct Market Garden Nederland stamp. 50th Anniversary of Operation Infatuate. The Amphibious Assault on Walcheren Island by Royal Marines Commando 41,47 and 48 and 4 Commando. Personally Signed by Major S M Peretz MBE Royal Marine Served as a Royal Marine Captain during the assault and Capture of the Island of Walcheren Holland on 1st November 1944. He was a member of the crew of landing craft ( M ) 101 the first to land on the beach at Westapelle and which was destroyed during the assault. He was awarded the MBE in recognition of the part played in the operation also Signed by Petty Officer Motor Mechanic William Cheeney CGM Royal Navy. Served as a Leading Motor Mechanic in Landing Craft LCS ( L ) 260 during the assault on Westkapella. His landing craft received a direct hit in the fuel compartment which caused a fire in the engine room. He was lowered over the side of the craft and entered through the shell hole and succeeded in getting the fire under control which saved the ship. For this gallantry, determination and devotion to duty he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal 2 Black and White Photo's enclosed with details. Certified Copy No 1 of 250 issued. Good condition Est.