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Auction: 22133 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 1024

An H.M.S. Furious B.E.M. group of six for operations against the Tirpitz awarded to Air Artificer D. M. Muir, Fleet Air Arm

British Empire Medal, Military (A. A. 4Cl. David M. Muir FAA/FX. 77290); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, minor pitting and polishing, some edge wear, overall very fine (6)

B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946, the original recommendation states:

‘Muir has consistently set a high example to all around him. Apart from his professional ability which is of the first order, he has by unflagging effort and meticulous attention to every detail made a great difference to the efficiency of the maintenance and operation of the aircraft in the ship. No man could have been of greater value.’

David Mack Muir was born at Kingston, Ontario on 4 October 1912, the son of Thomas and Helen Muir. He served as an Air Artificer 4th Class aboard H.M.S. Furious along with the other carriers Formidable and Indefatigable in their attempts to sink the Tirpitz. He was originally given a ‘mention’ but it was later upgraded to the British Empire Medal. After the war he was serving at H.M.S. Dipper, R.N.A.S. Henstridge and it was here that he was awarded the B.E.M.; sold together with copied research including the recommendation information on the Furious and Tirpitz as well as London Gazette and navy lists as well as the recipient’s award slip.

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Sold for
£400

Starting price
£210