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Auction: 20003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 88

A North West Europe 1945 B.E.M. group of six awarded to Signalman W. P. McKenzie, Royal Corps of Signals

British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Military Division (2577597 Sglmn. Walter P. McKenzie, R.C.S.), officially engraved naming on a pre-prepared ground; 1939-45 Star; France & Germany Star, additionally engraved '52(L) Div Sigs R.C.S.' to reverse; Defence and War Medals; Efficiency Medal, Territorial (2577597 Sigmn. W. P. McKenzie. R. Sigs.), mounted for wear, minor official correction to surname on last, good very fine (6)

B.E.M. London Gazette 24 January 1946. The original recommendation states:

'Signmn McKenzie has been a switchboard operator wth 52nd (L) Divisional Signals since 1939. He came out to B.L.A. in October 1944 when the Division went straight into action on the Scheldt. Since that time Sigmn McKenzie has proven himself to be a most efficient switchboard operator during battle under the most difficult and trying conditions.

During operations the demands on Line Communications have been enormous and the strain on Switchboard Operators was very severe. Sigmn McKenzie by his initiative, perseverance and personality always maintained a very high standard of efficiency and was an excellent example to his colleagues. Despite very long hours his cheerfulness, calmness and keeness to assist the Staff with quick communications contributed very greatly to the smooth functioning of the Headquarters.'

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Sold for
£380

Starting price
£150