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Auction: 24111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 768

A Second World War B.E.M. group of seven to Lance Corporal L. Goodman, Army Air Corps

British Empire Medal, G.VI.R. (5681124 L/Cpl. Laurence Goodman A.A.C.); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45, court mounted for display, very fine or better (7)

B.E.M. London Gazette 29 March 1945, the original recommendation states:

'This N.C.O. has for four and a half years shown a conspicuous example of devotion to duty and loyal service to his Battalion. At the age of 39 he was one of the earliest volunteers for parachute duties in July 1940. For two years he not only carried out admirably all that was required of him as a soldier, but was also always a keen volunteer for hazardous pioneer work. He has made over fifty parachute descents including over twenty for the purpose of testing experimental equipment. In June 1942 he was debarred on medical grounds from further parachuting, but successive Commanding Officers have found him to be indispensible to the unit., and since that date he has filled the office of Post Corporal. As such he has served in North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe. In Tunisia he made many hazardous trips personally to deliver mail to troops in isolated posts who but for his fearless efforts might have had to wait several more days for it. His zeal and his readiness on all occasions have worked the confidence and indeed the admiration of all ranks. Fully realising the vital place which mail takes in a soldiers' life, he has never spared in his efforts in his efforts on behalf of his comrades, with the result that he has been greatly instrumental in building a high level of morale in his Battalion.'

His service number indicates original enlistment into the Somerset Light Infantry.

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£400