Lot 3953

Description

Group of four: British Empire Medal (GVIR with GRI cypher); 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45. 351171. Flt.Sgt. Douglas Pointing. RAF. On first medal, other medals unnamed as issued. Named medal engraved. Display court mounted, very fine - extremely fine.

BEM: Supplement to LG 1/1/1942 Technical Training Command - Flight Sergeant Douglas Charles Pointing, RAF Station, Blackpool. Flight Sergeant Pointing is the senior NCO in the clothing stores and is responsible for the organisation and administration of all equipment assistants on the station. He is imbued with a high sense of duty and discipline, in consequence of which he possesses a flair for dealing with airmen personnel. By his diligence and organising abilities he has proved a great asset to the equipment branch, maintaining a high state of efficiency and inculcating into his juniors zeal and keenness.

With copies of Gazette entry and citation.