Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Second World War military B.E.M. group of five awarded to Corporal R. G. Nesbitt, Royal Army Service Corps

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (S/176082 Cpl., R.A.S.C.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, these unnamed, last with contact marks, nearly very fine and better (5) £220-260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Awards to the Army Service Corps.

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B.E.M. London Gazette 21 June 1945.

Recommendation reads: ‘S/1676092 WS/Corporal Robert George Nesbitt, 227 Petrol Depot, R.A.S.C.’ ‘During all operations, this N.C.O. has proved himself to be an energetic and tireless worker under difficult conditions. It was partly due to his untiring efforts and organising ability that a quick turn round of vehicles loading and off-loading has been maintained. Corporal Nesbitt joined this unit in the M.E. 2 years ago and at all times has proved a tireless worker, his efforts during peak periods being particularly noticeable.’

With a damaged group photograph including the recipient in uniform and copied gazette extracts.