A Chelsea-in-Pensioner & twice-decorated for Italy Campaign (1943-45), Korean War & Malaya Insurgency, Warrant Officer's impressive medal group of 9: Warrant Officer II James Hubert Michael Brady, B.E.M., Royal Corps of Signals 

- British Empire Medal, (Military) GVI 1st issue (2035173 L/Sgt. James M. H. Brady. R.C.S.)
- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp
- The Africa Star. With clasp '1st Army'
- The Italy Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal, With Mention-in-Despatches oak-leaf emblem
- Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st issue (2035173 Sgt. J. M. H. Brady. R. Sigs.)
- United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea 1950-54'
- General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (2035173 Sgt. J. M. H. Brady. R. Sigs.)

Sold together with an archive of original ephemera including:

- B.E.M. Buckingham Palace letterhead transmittal forwarding slip, dated 26 September 1946
- M.I.D. Certificate in the name of ‘Lance-Sergeant J. M. H. Brady, Royal Corps of Signals
- 2 x Regular Army Certificates of Service (Red Books)
- A quantity of papers relating to recipients admittance to the Royal Hospital Chelsea
- Several photographs, mainly relating to his time in Korea during the Korean War

Medals & Clasps Verification: All medals & clasps confirmed as entitled & issued per the recipients 'Regualr Army Certificates of Service', and other sources

- British Empire Medal, (Mily) GVI 1st issue: Published London Gazette 13 December 1945
- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp: WW2 British Army Medal Index Card shows medal sent 23 April 1949
- The Africa Star. With clasp '1st Army': WW2 British Army Medal Index Card shows sent 23 April 1949
- The Italy Star: WW2 British Army Medal Index Card shows medal sent 23 April 1949
- Defence Medal: WW2 British Army Medal Index Card shows medal sent 23 April 1949
- War Medal: WW2 British Army Medal Index Card shows medal sent 23 April 1949
- Mention-in-Despatches oak-leaf emblem: Published London Gazette issue of 11 January 1945
- Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st issue: Listed in recipients 'Regular Army Certificate of Service'
- United Nations: Service Medal & clasp 'Korea: Shown in recipients 'Certificate of Service'
- General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya': Shown in his 'Certificate of Service'

B.E.M. published in London Gazette issue of 13 December 1945. The preamble to the award states:

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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy, to the undermentioned:-

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The original recommendation states:

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‘This N.C.O. was, during the period September 1944 to May 1945, the senior N.C.O. in charge of Air Support Signals with 13 Corps. Besides being the driver of his own vehicle during the very numerous moves, he operated his own set, supervised the operation of the other sets and made himself responsible for all the administrative matters relative to the Signals personnel then attached to the Corps. Although very short of sleep and operating his set under the most adverse conditions, he showed outstanding devotion to duty, remained cheerful through the most exacting circumstances and maintained a standard of efficiency which was an inspiration to the remainder of his unit.’

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M.I.D. published in London Gazette issue of 11 January 1945. The preamble to the award states:

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The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy:-

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James Michael Hubert Brady enlisted in the Royal Signals in London in November 1938 and first witnessed active service in the B.E.F. in February-June 1940. Having then also served in North Africa and Italy, he was awarded the B.E.M. for the above cited deeds, in addition to being Mentioned in Despatches. Post-war, Brady served in Korea from March 1953 to May 1954 and in Malaya from May 1954 to March 1956. He was discharged as a Warrant Officer Class II in October 1962, when he found work with the M.O.D.

The full-size medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the white-metal mounting bar retaining it's pin and studs fittings
 
Condition: GVF

Code: 26362