A Collection of Awards to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

A post-War Military Division B.E.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant T. C. Billingsley, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (21019132 Sgt. Trevor C. Billingsley. R.E.M.E.) officially renamed; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (5) £140-£180 --- B.E.M. London Gazette 9 January 1958. The original recommendation states: ‘Sgt Billingsley was appointed 2iC of an experimental unit formed in May 1956 as part of 1 Divisional trial of centralised servicing of vehicles. This experimental unit was composed of personnel seconded from several regiments and units and as it was the first of its kind, Sgt Billingsley had the task of training all the personnel in the special techniques required and adapting the organisation to meet its tasks. During the absence of the Officer in Charge, Billingsley took command. He displayed remarkable qualities of initiative and command far beyond those normally expected from an artisan Sergeant. His energy, drive and adaptability were largely responsible for moulding the unit into an effective organisation which met all its commitments with a high degree of success. His strong sense of duty and his character were reflected in the high morale and keenness of all the men serving under him, and he was untiring in his efforts to ensure that all duties were satisfactorily completed in all respects. As a result of analysing certain maintenance tasks he devised a number of special tools and modifications to existing equipment which enabled those tasks to be carried out much more quickly and satisfactorily. The high standard of efficiency of his unit is a direct result of his outstanding keeness and thoroughness of his work. His work has been a major factor in proving the value to the Army of formation servicing and is worthy of high praise.’