WW2 MILITARY B.E.M & LONG SERVICE GROUP FOR SERVICES IN BURMA, WITH A GOOD CITATION, F-SGT / FLIGHT LIEUTENANT R.A.F

GVIR British Empire Medal (Military), 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal & GVIR 1st type R.A.F LS&GC To- 561286.FLT.SGT.EDWARD.H.LEONARD.RAF(BEM)
& ACT.FLT.LT.E.H.LEONARD.R.A.F (LS&GC)
Edward Herbert Leonard was born 5-12-1910 & enlisted in to the R.A.F in 1926. He was awarded the B.E.M in the London gazette 11-6-1942 with the following citation / recommendation
This Airman has shown outstanding ability during the past two years & has been an inspiration to his subordinates. He has been detailed to salve crashed aircraft at many places in India & by his initiative & resourcefulness, has been instrumental in saving many valuable aircraft from complete write off.
He was commissioned as a probationary pilot officer 30-4-1942 & retired as a flight lieutenant 24-7-1954.
NEF or better & complete with London gazette & other basic research details

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