Groups and Single Decorations for Gallantry 76
A post-War ‘Military Divison’ B.E.M. awarded to Staff Sergeant V. L. R. Phillips, Army Catering Corps, who served as Chief Cook of 30th H.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery, in Germany from 1955-58
British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (62538 S/Sgt. Victor L. R. Phillips, A.C.C.) mounted on investiture pin, in Royal Mint case of issue, good very fine
£80-£120 B.E.M. London Gazette 12 June 1958.
The original recommendation states: ‘Staff Sergeant Victor Leith Reginald Phillips has been Chief Cook of this Regiment for the last 3 years. Throughout this period he has performed his duties in a highly meritorious manner. He has gone out of his way to instruct and supervise in an extremely capable and efficient way the many National Service soldier cooks and his German staff, making them into an efficient team. This has enabled the messing in this regiment to be of a very high standard both in barracks and in the field. He has always been ready and willing to work after hours and to give up his leave when the interests of the regiment have required it.
In spite of the many difficulties that beset a Regimental Cook Sergeant, he has always kept a cheerful and balanced outlook. He has always shown himself ready to listen to the criticism and suggestions about messing made by the soldiers, and although these are frequently ill-informed or impracticable, he has always done his utmost to improve the Messing to meet their wishes Throughout he has kept his Cook staff and his German civilian staff happy and contented.
He has at all times shown an unselfishness and devotion to duty which has been an example not only to the cooks serving under him but also to the Warrant Officers and Sergeants and to all who have come into contact with him in his daily work. He has done much to keep the morale of the regiment high and is deserving of the highest praise and recognition of his outstanding services.’
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A post-War ‘Civil Division’ B.E.M. awarded to Miss Elsie F. Pedder
British Empire Medal, (Civil) E.II.R. (Miss Elsie Florence Pedder) on lady’s bow riband, in Royal Mint case of issue, nearly extremely fine
£80-£120 B.E.M. London Gazette 3 June 1978: Miss E. F. Pedder. National Savings Group Collector, Margate.
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A post-War ‘Military Division’ B.E.M. pair awarded to Sergeant I. A. Emberton, Royal Corps of Transport, who served as Staff Car Driver to the Quarter-Master-General, 1979-82
British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (23949561 Sgt. Ivor A. Emberton. RCT.) number partially officially corrected; General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, South Arabia, Northern Ireland (23949561 Dvr. I. A. Emberton. RCT.) unofficial retaining rod between clasps, as issued, mounted as originally worn, generally good very fine (2)
£160-£200 B.E.M. London Gazette 31 December 1981.
The original Recommendation states: ‘Sergeant Ivor Anthony Emberton reached the pinnacle of his professional career when he was selected for the appointment of Staff Car Driver to the Quarter-Master-General in February 1979. For 20 years, since 1961, Sergeant Emberton has been carrying out the duties of driving officers of General rank; he has served each General with outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty, willingly undertaking his work at all times of day and night without thought for his own personal and domestic life. His duties have involved long hours of work and weekends away from home Whenever demands have been placed upon him at short notice his cheerful response and positive attitudes have inspired all who have come in contact with him.
As a driver of the Quarter-Master-General at Army Board level he has shown exceptional qualities, not least by his sheer professional ability, quickly to gain the confidence of officers of high rank. He always projects a sense of quiet confidence and ability for whatever the occasion: State functions to routine appointments and a wide variety of visits throughout the United Kingdom.
His example of tireless and unselfish acceptance of responsibilities, together with his helpful, cheerful, and willing approach to performing his duties, has been an inspiration to all who have served with him. I strongly recommend that his services are recognised by the award of the British Empire Medal.’
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