Orders, Decorations and Medals

A military B.E.M. group of three awarded to Staff Sergeant K. Norie, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (2232686 S/Sgt. James K. Norie, R.A.O.C.); Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (22232686 Sjt., R.A.O.C.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed, nearly extremely fine (3) £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for The Korean War 1950-53.

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B.E.M. London Gazette 2 June 1973.

Recommendation states: ‘Staff Sergeant Norie, who is nearing the end of his service, has been an Ammunition Technician for 23 years, during which his duties have ranged from the inspection and repair of ammunition and guided missiles to Explosive Ordnance Disposal. During his present appointment his duties have included storage and safety problems, preparation of technical publications and, more recently, the acquisition of very complicated technical data for an advanced ADP system.

Apart from these demanding technical responsibilities, he has shown very great interest in sport and welfare. .... Since his arrival in Didcot in 1968 he has made a great impact in the welfare field. For example, he has been instrumental in seeking out and bringing to the notice of the appropriate organisations cases of hardship amongst ex-servicemen living in the area and has also assisted a great deal with welfare cases amongst young soldiers and their families living in Vauxhall Barracks, most of whom have no connection with the Headquarters or the RAOC.

An even greater contribution is in his efforts to raise funds for military charities and in the support of the RAOC Association. .... His extreme dedication in all these respects has resulted in great benefits to others and he has set a splendid example to everyone. I recommend that his efforts, which are far beyond what one would normally expect from a soldier of his rank, should be rewarded.’