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Auction: 14002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 83

British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (22305665 A/W.O. Cl.2. J.P. Garland. R.A.O.C.), edge bruising, lacquered, nearly very fine

B.E.M. London Gazette 5.6.1952 No. 22305665 Warrant Officer Class II (acting) John Peace Garland, Royal Army Ordnance Corps
'In recognition of non-operational services in Japan in connection with operations in Korea.'

The Recommendation, dated 1.1.1952, states: 'For many months Warrant Officer Garland has held a responsible position demanding much more than is normally expected of a Warrant Officer. When only a Staff Sergeant he was put in charge of the Vehicle Park in Kure (Japan) during the period in which vehicles were being evacuated from Korea. Throughout this period he worked long hours, and by his devotion to duty set an excellent example to all those working under him. Since he has been in Japan he has taken an active part in the organisation of the Vehicle Park which he has from time to time commanded in the absence of an officer. Warrant Officer Garland has continued to give more than is asked of him and his outstanding example and devotion to duty merit high praise.'

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