British Empire Medal (Civil). EIIR reverse (Robert George Hancock)

The medal mounted on its original issue 'silvered' mounting brooch. This retaining its hinged pin & clasp fittings, as-issued

The medal sold together with:

- Original Royal Mint, red leatherette hinged plush case of issue. The inside silk panel with EIIR Royal Mint Logo

Award Verification: The award of the B.E.M. to Robert George Hancock was published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1963, vis the 'New Year Honours List'

Reference 'The Bucks Examiner' issue of 4 January 1964, that Buckinghamshire newspaper had the below following articile pertaining to the award of the British Empire Medal to Robert John Hancock:

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One of the British Empire Medals (B.E.M.) went to another Chesham man Mr. Robert George Hancock, a foreman fitter, at R.A.F. Halton, Air Ministry

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Robert George Hancock, son of William Hancock (a 'Gardener') & Hannah Rose Hancock was a native of Fareham, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 14 December 1901. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, Robert is described as employed as an 'Fitter Maintenance Air Ministry' and is recorded as living with his wife and 2 x daughters at their residence located at, 34 Lansdowne Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. Robert Hancock is recorded to have died in Buckinghamshire, England, on, 14 June 1994.

Condition: EF

Code: 25990