Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A scarce Second War ‘North-West Europe’ U.S.A. Bronze Star group of seven awarded to Armament Sergeant Major F. J. Beckett, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (2064638 W. O. Cl. 1. F. J. Beckett. R.E.M.E.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (2064638 W. O. Cl. 1. F. J. Beckett. R.E.M.E.); United States of America, Bronze Star, the reverse engraved ‘Frederick Beckett’, mounted as originally worn, generally very fine (7) £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Awards to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

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United States of America, Bronze Star London Gazette 17 October 1946, the original recommendation states:

‘Armament Sergeant Major Beckett has distinguished himself by Meritorious achievement, not involving participation in aerial flight, during operations in N. W. Europe. Throughout this campaign, Beckett has set a high example of zeal, determination and devotion to duty.

Due to a shortage of officers, during a period of two months he has carried responsibilities greater than those of his rank.

His exceptional initiative, untiring work, and ready acceptance of unusual tasks enabled his unit to maintain a high output of tanks and vehicles particularly in the Second Army difficult conditions obtaining during the fighting in the Reichswald Forest.

His work throughout the campaign has been quite exceptional.’

Frederick James Beckett served with 813 Armoured Troops Workshop, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during the Second War.