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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 360

A 1952 M.B.E. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer Class II J. K. Angel, Royal Military Police

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast Badge, silver, with Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., Regular Army (5107412 W.O.Cl.2. J. K. Angel. R.M.P.), last five mounted as worn, very fine (6)

M.B.E. London Gazette 5 June 1952. The original recommendation states:

'C.S.M. Angel has been with the 165 (HQ) Provost Company for 4 years, during which time he has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner, and his loyalty and devotion to duty have been an example to all ranks both in this unit and outside it.

He is highly efficient, takes the keenest interest in all the activities of this unit and is always well informed on all matters.

He lives in Quarters at Company HQ and, at his own request, is called upon to answer any problem which may arise outside normal working hours. In a Military Police Unit, this is no small undertaking, but C.S.M. Angel allows no personal or family considerations to interfere with his efforts to maintain the efficiency and good name of his unit.

He maintains a high standard of discipline and will not tolerate any form of carelessness or laziness in work or behaviour. His loyalty to the Service and to his Officers is exemplary.

Before joining this unit, C.S.M. Angel was an Instructor at the Royal Military Police Depot. His knowledge is exceptional and he can lecture on or demonstrate any Military Police subject. From this point of view alone, his services to the unit are invaluable.

During 1951, Angel held the local rank of R.S.M. in order to instruct the R.S.M.s of successive 'Z' Reservist Provost Companies in their duties. He carried out this additional duty with tact and efficiency and all the Officers Commanding commended him for the excellent instruction and assistance he gave.

C.S.M. Angel is an expert on the practical side of all police duties, and has distinguished himself on numerous investigations. In 1950 he was commended by the Provost Marshal for his work in arresting a soldier who was masquerading in Naval uniform.'

Jack Kitchener Angel went to Buckingham Palace for his investiture on 22 July 1952; sold together with copied research.

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Sold for
£240

Starting price
£160