Seven: Flight Sergeant P. E. Mellis, South African Air Force

BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL, G. VI. R. (Military), 2nd type (F. /Sgt., S.A.A. .); 1939-45 STAR; AFRICA STAR, clasp North Africa 1942-43; ITALY STAR; DEFENCE and WAR MEDALS; AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-45, all impressed P4886 P. E. Mellis, mounted court-style for display, very fine and better (7)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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B.E.M., London Gazette, 12 June, 1946. Original recommendation states: 'This Non Comissioned Officer has been in charge of the Servicing Section for Southbound aircraft at No. 10 Detachment, No. 4 Group, South African Air Force, Wadi Seidna, from the commencement of the Shuttle Service operation. It has been due to the expert knowledge of his work, his sterling qualities as a leader and cheerful, inspiring influence in all circumstances that there have been so few delays to Southbound aircraft. The work entailed, and his responsibilities often necessitated, long and arduous hours of duty through the night in most trying and difficult conditions. His loyalty and the high standard of endeavour set by Flight Sergeant Mellis warrant the highest praise. '