WW2 British Empire Medal to 1412018 Sergt (Artillery Clerk) ...

Hammer

£200

WW2 British Empire Medal to 1412018 Sergt (Artillery Clerk) Ronald S. Pateman R.A., WW1 BWM and Victory Medal to 128850 A-Sjt R.S. Pateman R.A., KGV Army LSGC to 1412018 W.O. Cl II R.S. Pateman R.A., WW2 Defence Medal and BWM un-named as issued (with WW2 box of issue addressed to Capt R.S. Pateman BEM, Barnet and transmittal slip), good very fine and better mounted in glass fronted display case with Military ID Card including photo dated 1/2/43.
With original typed BEM recommendation, "Has served with this Regt since its formation at the outbreak of war. His organising and administrative ability, added to his skill at quick improvisation, has proved of the greatest assistance and his unusual knowledge of procedure has been of the greatest value in training in administrative staff duties myself, my adjutants and my senior officers.
In the early days of the war, I was compelled to throw a large amount of responsibility for administrative policy on the shoulders of this NCO. This task he cheerfully accepted and carried out with excellent results.
In addition, during this period his regular duties were of an exceptionally trying character involving very long hours of work and the exercise of much patience and meticulous preparation; but he has successfully coped with everything I have asked him to do.
He is a registered candidate for the award of the MSM. was recommended by OCRA Fixed Defences Welsh Ports for the award of the MBE in 1937, signed by Arthur Forman C.O. 61st A.T. Regt.
Also with telegram of congratulations on BEM and 1949 Investiture ticket. He was commissioned to General List Infantry 19/12/42, relinquished commission on account of ill health 29/9/43. Also with 1944 Ministry of Pensions letter and WW1 MIC. GLASS WILL NOT BE POSTED. (R)