Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘Air Raid Precautions’ B.E.M. and King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct group of four awarded to Squad Leader J. N. Duthoit, Bromley Civil Defence Rescue Service, late Second Lieutenant, Royal Air Force

British Empire Medal, (Civil) G.VI.R. (John N. Duthoit); British War and Victory Medals (16220. A.M.1. J. N. Duthoit. R.A.F.); Defence Medal, with King’s Commendation for Bravery laurel leaves spray emblem; together with the recipient’s original pair of plastic King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct Badges, generally very fine (lot) £400-£500

B.E.M. London Gazette 3 January 1945.

K.C.B.C. London Gazette 24 January 1941:
‘For brave conduct in Civil Defence.’

John Norman Duthoit was born in Bromley, Kent in 1896, and attested for the Royal Flying Corps on 11 December 1915. He served during the Great War on the Western Front from 6 January 1916 until 7 August 1918, and was granted a Temporary Commission as Second Lieutenant, Royal Air Force, on 21 November 1918. He was discharged on 26 January 1919. During the Second War he served as a Squad Leader of Bromley’s Civil Defence Rescue Service, and was twice recognised with awards for his gallantry and service during enemy air raids on Bromley.

Sold with a group of three Second War medals, comprising 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; and War Medal 1939-45, believed to have been awarded to the recipient’s son.