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Auction: 15002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 72

A Second War 'Home Guard' B.E.M. Pair to Corporal J. Otterson, Ayrshire Home Guard
a) British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Military Division (Cpl. James Otterson, H.G.), medal prepared prior to naming
b) Defence Medal, good very fine (2)

B.E.M. London Gazette 15.12.1944 Corporal James Otteson, 4th Bn, Ayr Home Guard
'In recognition of Meritorious Service in the Home Guard.'

The Recommendation states: 'Enrolled in the Local Defence Volunteers 4th June, 1940. Has always been one of the most reliable and efficient men in this Battalion. He has been a good example to, and a steadying influence on, the younger members. Especially valuable has been the work he did in connection with the building of Assloss Shooting Range. For a number of weeks he worked every night and at week-ends on the Range. All ranks gave willing service under him in order to get the job completed. Great care has been taken to see that the Range was built in such a manner that it would be durable and it is a worthy example of the thoroughness and efficiency with which Corporal Otterson carries out all his work.'

Corporal James Otterson, B.E.M., served with the 4th (Kilmarnock) Battalion, Ayrshire Home Guard from 4.6.1940.

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