War Medal 1939-45; Queens Korea Medal (1441438 CPL A. HAY REME); United Nations Korea Medal - unnamed as awarded
Alexander Hay was born on 10 February 1925. He enlisted at Edinburgh on 18 August 1944 for WWII service and was transferred to the 227 Training Regiment, Royal Artillery in November of that year. He served in India from 1.9.1945 to 17.11.1947 - earning the War Medal.
He embarked for Hong Kong as a Bombardier on 10.8.1949 transferring to the R.E.M.E. on 1.10 1951 as a Corporal and was, on 5.11.1951 posted to Korea where he served until 30.7.1952. He then returned to the UK and was discharged on 17.8.1956 on the termination of his engagement.
He passed away in Birmingham on 5 March 1988.
According to his CS20 Medal Index for WWII he also served with the Parabats. His War Medal was posted to his next of kin on 21 September 1990
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with research and two REME cap badges. See C1002519a for spouse's medal.
