Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to coincide with the OMRS Convention

A Second World War B.E.M. group of three to Sergeant J. Norman, Auxiliary Territorial Service

British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Military Division (51513 Sgt. Joan Norman, A.T.S.); Defence and War Medals, good very fine (3) £150-200

B.E.M. London Gazette 10.4.1945.

B.E.M. recommendation states: ‘Sergeant Norman enlisted in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in February 1941 and since that date she has by her perseverance, cheerful and unflurried disposition, and sound common sense been an inspiration to all serving with her. As Sergeant in charge of the Adjutant General’s Branch at Headquarters 1 A.A. Group, now 9 A.A. Group, she has shown outstanding ability and conscientiousness. This branch has continually been faced with a volume of work greater than anticipated by the War Establishment owing to the many exceptional calls made upon this Headquarters when in London and when suddenly five additional Brigades, ten in all, were placed under its command. At such times Sergeant Norman accepted great responsibility, virtually that of a Staff Captain, without demure and with marked initiative. No call has ever been too great and she has consistently achieved both in herself and her immediate staff the highest standards in all that she has done. She has at all times shown an exceptional appreciation of her responsibilities and given a great example of unswerving devotion to duty.’