Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A post-War B.E.M. group of four awarded to Staff Sergeant A. C. Spears, Women’s Royal Army Corps

British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (W/105336 S/Sgt. Angeline C. Spears, W.R.A.C.) with official corrections; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (W/105336 S. Sgt. A. C. Spears. B.E.M. W.R.A.C.) mounted as originally worn, very fine (4) £200-£240

B.E.M. London Gazette 12 June 1958:

‘Staff Sergeant Spears, as NCO in charge of the W.R.A.C. Vehicle Maintenance Team employed in the Vehicle Depot, Central Ordnance Depot, Bicester, has shown an unswerving devotion to her work, far beyond the normal call of duty, over a long period.

Her tireless example, throughout the very difficult period when the Vehicle Depot was being formed and also carrying an almost overwhelming work-load, proved an unfailing asset in the maintenance of the high spirit which enabled the task to be coped with successfully.

In spite of long hours of work and far from good working conditions, she was, by her leadership and enthusiasm, able to sustain morale and provide an example for all Other Ranks.

This devotion to duty which continues to encourage all who work with her is not confined to her technical duties. She also performs all her regimental duties with outstanding keenness and enthusiasm.’