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Corporal MAJOR WAAF medic awarded BEM
Hi guys
A WAAF corporal medic by the name of MAJOR was awarded the BEM. She was serving at RAF Hullavington in 1940. Despite searching the net I've been unable to fully identify her. Any help appreciated. Thanks Brian |
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Re: Corporal MAJOR WAAF medic awarded BEM
Air Ministry,
1st July, 1941. The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the publication of the names of the undermentioned personnel in the London Gazette as having been commended for brave conduct: Acting Corporal M Major Corporal, W.A.A.F. 884470 M. MAJOR (Acting). NOT BEM Daily Herald - Tuesday 01 July 1941 Page 3 ATS and WAAFS in Birthday Honours WOMEN and Home Guards figure in the military list of the King's Birthday Hmours. this morning. Three ot those honoured are members of the ATS—the Controller. Mrs. Christian Helen Fraser-Tytler, who receives the CBE.. the Chief Commander. Lady Lawrence. who is awarded the OBE, and a Corporal Minnie Hilda Williams Corporal Willans is the only woman among 148 recipicnts of the British Empire Medal (Militarv Division) The reason her award is not given. Three members ot the W A A F are commended for brave conduct They are Acting Corporal M. Major. Aircraftwoman 1st D R. Blundell. and Aircraftwoman 2nd_Class I C. Hodgson |
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Re: Corporal MAJOR WAAF medic awarded BEM
Many thanks, Paul
I wonder what her Christian name was? POSSIBLY MARY -can anyone confirm? Cheers Brian Last edited by BrianC; 2nd October 2024 at 00:01. |