Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘North Africa and Italy’ B.E.M. awarded to Lance-Bombardier W. Benson, Royal Artillery

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (1821457 L/Bmbd. William Benson, R.A.) officially renamed, mounted on original pin, good very fine £80-£100

B.E.M. London Gazette 21 December 1944.

The original recommendation states: ‘Throughout the whole of the N. African campaign and subsequently in Italy, this N.C.O. has been solely responsible for the maintenance of the transport of Brigade H.Q. He has at all times and often under exceedingly difficult conditions carried out his duties with the highest efficiency and cheerfulness. It is largely due to his unassuming and constant application to duty that the transport has survived the rough roads and have work which in met in Africa and Italy.’

William Benson was awarded the B.E.M. whilst serving at Headquarters of the 22nd Anti-Aircraft Brigade.