Frank Keighley's Oak Leaf Emblem Letter"

War Office, Droitwich Spa, Worcs

22 March 1945

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LETTER TEXT

Chaucer 1234

Ext. 4058

A.G.4 (Medals)

The War Office

Droitwich Spa,

Worcs.

The enclosed bronze Oak leaf Emblem is issued by command of the King to members of His Majesty's Forces who have been Mentioned-in-Despatches, or have received a Military or Civil Commendation for brave conduct during the present War, which has been published in the London Gazette.

Not more that one bronze Oak leaf Emblem may be worn in respect of any number of Mentions or Commendations.

The Emblem is to be worn on the uniform coat, jacket, blouse, etc., immediately after medal ribbons, the stalk of the Emblem being farthest from the left shoulder. It will NOT be worn on the ribbon of any existing decoration, but will be attached directly to the coat etc., in the postition in which a single ribbon would be worn, or in the position in which a ribbon would be placed immediately after those already worn. The Emblem will not be worn on the great coat.

A duplicate bronze Oak leaf Emblem is enclosed. Great care should be taken of these Emblems.

Awarded to: 5121806 Spr. F. Keighley

Arm or Corps: R.E.

London Gazette: 22.3.45

Author: War Office

Frank Keighley's Oak Leaf Emblem Letter"

War Office, Droitwich Spa, Worcs

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