1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45 - unnamed as awarded.
Alfred Bathurst was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire on 1 September 1915. He served in Africa and Italy with the Royal Army Service Corps and was a Driver to a number of the General Staff. Highly thought of, he received a testimonial from Lt General Sir Oliver Leese. Dated 13 February 1946, which read as follows:
"Dvr. A. Bathurst has been my driver during the last three months at Headquarters, Eastern Command. Before this, he was for some months with my predecessor, General Sir Alan Cunningham, the present High Commissioner of Palestine.
Before this he had considerable experience in driving for a Divisional Headquarters in the Middle East and in Italy. He is a good driver, experienced and careful. He is a very nice man to deal with, very reliable and hard-working. He has good manners and he looks after his cars well.
He has had an excellent war record, and I hope that he will obtain the good job in civil life that he has merited by his good service in the Army."
According to the 1939 Register he was a Motor Van Driver (Dairy) living at "Lynton", Frogmore in St Alban's. His medals were posted to him on 21 November 1948 at the above address.
He died in April 1988.
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with some research along with recipients Soldier's Service & Pay Book, a photograph of him, his driver's licence and a testimonial from Lt General Oliver Leese.
