Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘North West Europe’ B.E.M. awarded to Sergeant J. B. Baker, Royal Artillery

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (1547496 Sgt. James B. Baker. R.A.) mounted on original wearing pin, good very fine £140-£180

B.E.M. London Gazette 24 January 1946.

The original recommendation states: ‘Sergeant Baker has been employed for three years as N.C.O. i/c Battery transport. During the campaign in NW Europe road and weather conditions have made successful M.T. maintenance particularly difficult. Throughout this period Sergeant Baker has worked with untiring energy, sometimes continuously for long periods without rest, and has at all times displayed a skill and standard of work which has been quite outstanding.
In addition to his technical knowledge he has shown organising ability and powers of leadership and has made a valuable contribution to the efficient administration of his Battery. His enthusiasm and unfailing cheerfulness in all conditions have encouraged those who work under him and he has at all times set an example which is worthy of the highest traditions of the British Army.’

James Burton Baker was recommended for the B.E.M. whilst serving with the Agra Brigade, No. 1 Corps, 118th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.