WWII British Medal Group to Royal Engineers Sapper, Normandy 1944, with Service Book (Engine Driver)

Authentic British Second World War medal group of three, awarded to 14253819 Sapper Walter Clarke, Royal Engineers, comprising the 1939–1945 Star, France and Germany Star, and War Medal 1939–1945, accompanied by his original Army Book 64 (Soldier’s Service and Pay Book).

The group is fully attributable, with the service book confirming Clarke’s personal details, enlistment, trade, and wartime service. He enlisted on 6 August 1942 and was employed as an engine driver, having previously worked as an LMS fireman (locomotive), indicating specialist railway or transport-related skills.

The award of the France and Germany Star confirms operational service in North-West Europe. The service book records his deployment to Normandy on 17 August 1944, placing him in the theatre shortly after the Allied breakout from the Normandy beachhead and during the rapid advance across France.

As a member of the Royal Engineers, Clarke would have been engaged in essential logistical and infrastructure duties, likely including railway operation, transport coordination, and the repair or construction of key supply routes supporting front-line forces. Such roles were critical to maintaining the momentum of Allied operations following the Normandy landings.

The medals are mounted together and display a natural patina, with ribbons showing light age-related wear consistent with period use. The accompanying service book is well preserved and provides valuable insight into the soldier’s background and wartime role.

A solid and fully attributable Royal Engineers group with clear Normandy service and good research potential.

Condition: As shown in photographs.