Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A post-War B.E.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer W. D. Bernard, Royal Air Force

British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (D0723752 Act. F. Sgt. Winston D. Bernard. R.A.F.) edge prepared prior to naming; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (D0723752Act F Sgt W D Bernard RAF); Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, with Second Award Bar (723752 Sgt. W. S [sic]. Bernard. R.A.F.) mounted as worn, good very fine (5) £300-£400

B.E.M. London Gazette 31 December 1977.

Winston Donald Bernard was born on 5 October 1928 and joined the Royal Air Force in October 1944. During the course of his career he served in over 45 countries including full tours of Sudan, Egypt, Libya, and Germany. He was advanced Warrant Officer in July 1974, and served as Officer i/c cargo at Ascension Island, responsible for all priority freight in and out of the island. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 1978 New Year’s Honours’ List, and was discharged on 5 April 1984.

Sold with the recipient’s original Certificate of Qualifications; curriculum vitae; and various photographic images of the recipient.