Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A post-War M.B.E. group of six awarded to Squadron Leader C. O. Thatcher, Royal Air Force

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type, silver; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 copy clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (Flt. Lt. C. O. Thatcher. R.A.F.) mounted for wear, very fine (6) £160-£200

M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1966.

Cyril Ormond Thatcher initially served as a Warrant Officer prior to being commissioned Flying Officer in the Technical Branch of the Royal Air Force in June 1953. He advanced to Flight Lieutenant in June 1956, and to Squadron Leader in January 1961. Thatcher retired in February 1966.