Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1941 ‘Civil Defence’ B.E.M. group of four awarded to Police Constable J. Jefferson, Northumberland County Constabulary, late Petty Officer, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

British Empire Medal, (Civil) G.VI.R., 1st issue (John Jefferson); British War and Victory Medals (T.Z.11648 J. Jefferson. P.O. R.N.V.R.); Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, minor edge bruising, very fine (4) £300-400

B.E.M. London Gazette 9 January 1942:
‘During an air raid houses were demolished by high explosive bombs and the wreckage caught fire. Constable John Jefferson directed rescue operations and, regardless of the danger from falling masonry, succeeded in extricating four persons from the debris. Later, he helped to release a boy who was trapped between the collapsed floors of a damaged house. The Constable showed courage and initiative.’