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Auction: 14001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 18

A Scarce 'Malaya' M.B.E. Group of Four to Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Flitch, Royal Army Dental Corps
a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver
b) Defence and War Medals
c) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Malaya (Major J.C. Flitch, R.A.D.C.), good very fine or better, mounted court style for wear (4)

M.B.E. London Gazette 30.10.1953 Major John Crawford Flitch (263425), Royal Army Dental Corps
'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1953.'

The Recommendation, dated 16.6.1953, states: ‘Throughout the period covered by this citation [January 1952 - June 1953] Major Flitch has had the dental care of all ranks of GHQ, FARELF, among other units. His professional work has constantly been of the very highest quality and has earned the unstinted praise not only of patients but also of inspecting Dental Officers. Major Flitch has shown a zeal, steadfastness and devotion to duty which have been a great inspiration to all those with whom he has come in contact.’

Lieutenant-Colonel John Crawford Flitch, M.B.E., born November 1919; Commissioned Lieutenant, Army Dental Corps, 15.3.1943; promoted Captain, Royal Army Dental Corps, 15.3.1944; Major, 15.3.1951; Lieutenant-Colonel, 15.3.1958; retired, 25.11.1963.


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