Pte. J. F. McCaffery, 1st Battalion

Pte John Frederick McCaffery standing in battledress. Not in 48th uniform as yet. Quonset huts in background. Pte McCaffery was killed in action on 6 April 1944 while the battalion was holding the line at the Arielli River.

Officer friend of Lt R. W. Johnston in Sorrento

Fellow officer, identified as “Frank” , kissing an Italian girl on a roof in Sorrento. Photo taken by Lt. Johnston. Written on the back of the photo is: “This shot cost me 10 lire (to bribe her “fratello picolo” to beat it) but Frank says it was well worth it. We climbed up to the […]

Efficiency Decoration of Major G. C. Hendrie

Efficiiency Decoration (ED) iin original black leather case. Case is hinged on long side with button latch on opposite side. Interior behind medal is maroon velvet and on lid side is white sike with Royal Mint name and ensignia.