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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 582

A fine Second World War Italy operations M.B.E. group of nine awarded to Warrant Officer Class 1 P. T. Drew, 14th/20th Hussars

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, (M.B.E.), Military Division, Member's 2nd type breast badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935 (R.Q.M.S. P. Drew 14th/20th Hrs.); Coronation 1953; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (536239 W.O. Cl. 1. P. T. Drew. 14/20 H.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue (536239 W.O. Cl. 1. P. T. Drew. 14/20 H.), mounted court-style for display, minor official correction to the M.S.M., good very fine or better (9)

M.B.E. London Gazette 20 September 1945:

'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.'

The original recommendation states:

'In recognition of outstanding initiative and devotion to duty. This officer, as lies within his power, is untiring in his efforts to ensure the maximum efficiency and well-being of the Regiment. His activities and keenness to this end have been a tremendous help to his Commanding Officer, whose hands have been full with operational commitments, since arrival in this theatre, and he has in no small way contributed to the general efficiency of the Regiment. This officer throughout his commissioned service as Quarter-Master of this Regiment (15/5/41) has shown a complete disregard of self-interest, and his unswerving devotion to duty has been to the best interests of the Service. A culmination of 26 years distinguished service in this Regiment.'

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£480