South Atlantic Falklands Medal 1882 RCT

South Atlantic Falklands Medal 1882. 24579826. DVR. J.S.Mallison. ROYAL CORP OF TRANSPORT.

Medal is in VERY GOOD condition, mounted Swing Style As Worn, on old original ribbon with Rosette on rear pin mount assembly. 

ROYAL CORP OF TRANSPORT IN THE FALKLANDS 1882

The vast majority of RCT Troops were sent right into the Conflict Zone to handle Beach Landings and Frontline Drops. 
17 PORT REGIMENT. They operated the MEXEFLOAT  RAFTS on the Beaches at SAN CARLOS & AJAX BAY under heavy ARGENTINE AIR ATTACKS.

47 AIR DISPATCH SQUADRON flew dangerous missions on board C-130 HERCULES to drop supplies to Advancing Ground Troops.
29 TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT REGIMENT were involved in the handling of logistics off ships to shore and on to logistic points on the Falklands.

RCT Troops spent weeks working in BOMB ALLEY SAN CARLOS WATER repeatingly pulling survivors from burning ships, like HMS ARDENT and the RFA SIR GALAHAD, where Sergeant DERECK BOULTBY won the MILITARY MEDAL for his immense Bravoury and Leadership under fire saving many life’s that day. Frequently being themselves targeted by Strafing Aircraft.