CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD

11/02/1949
 

The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst Prisoners of war in Japanese hands (prior to September, 1945), to the undermentioned: —

 
 

 

4756183

Private

SIMPKINS Eric Richard

 
 

 

British Army

Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment).

 

British Empire Medal (Military Division)

Whilst Japanese  Prisoner of War

 

Reference

The London Gazette - 38535
 

 
 

 

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