Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Major J. I. A. Emerson, Royal Artillery, who was Mentioned in Despatches during the Second World War

1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S.E. Asia 1945-46 (Major. I. A. [sic] Emerson. R.A.) good very fine and better (5) £100-£140

M.I.D. London Gazette 22 August 1946:
‘In gallant and distinguished services in the Far East.’

James Innes Adam Emerson was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on 21 December 1940, and for his services during the Second World War was advanced temporary Major and was Mentioned in Despatches. Subsequently transferring to the Territorial Army, he was confirmed in the rank of major with seniority from 1 May 1947.