OBE Military Category_ Miniature Long & Meritorious Service and RAF in recognition of

and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air

Operational Service Sierra Leone

the operation will have lasted a total of 214 days

the medal recognised members of the Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Service who volunteered for overseas service at the beginning of the First World War and subsequently served outside the United Kingdom

The Air Force Cross GVI is a British gallantry decoration awarded during the reign of King George VI for courage

OBE Military Category_ Miniature Long & Meritorious Service and RAF in recognition ofThe OBE or Officer of the_Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917._This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date. The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the