A Second World War MM Group of Eight Medals, awarded to 4614146 SJT.J.H.PIERCY K.O.Y.L.I. (later Warrant Officer 2nd Class Somerset Light Infantry), comprising Military Medal, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and General Service Medal 1918-62 with clasp MALAYA (naming officially corrected), court mounted, in a glazed display frame. Footnote: - The MM was announced in the London Gazette on 24th January 1946. 'On 1 May 45, SJT Piercy's platoon was engaged first with clearing Hellb Wood, 9145 and later in capturing the village of Potrau 9046. The Coy had been under observed enemy mortar and small arms fire throughout the day and at about 1600hrs immediately before the final assault on Potrau, Sjt Piercy's platoon came under very accurate and heavy M.G fire. This NCO at once rallied his platoon and pushed forward with all speed. Throughout the whole day's action he was prominent in leading every assault and in particular personally cleared a house in the village, capturing two snipers while under fire himself from two other houses. This NCOs complete disregard for his own personal safety, his gallantry and initiative were an inspiration to all ranks and by his loyal and courageous conduct he was largely responsible for a successful engagement. The events of 1 May are typical of Sjt Piercy's consistent gallantry and initiative. He has served with the battalion in the C.M.F and B.L.A, and his outstanding courage in action has set an example of the finest order to his men'