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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 628

The Second World War Civil B.E.M. group of five to Mr C. Stennett, Postman at the Paddington District Office, late 7th London Regiment

British Empire Medal, G.VI.R. (Christopher Stennett); 1914-15 Star (1230 Pte. C. Stennett. 7-Lond.R.); British War and Victory Medals (1230 Pte C. Stennett. 7-Lond.R.); Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Christopher Stennett, B.E.M.), very fine (5)

B.E.M. London Gazette12 June 1941.

I.S.M. London Gazette 12 June 1941.

Christopher Stennett was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and worked as a telegraph messenger. He attested into the 7th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment on 2 April 1912 and served as part of the British Expeditionary Force. He was posted overseas in France from 17 March 1915 and there he suffered a gun shot wound to the shoulder on 25 September 1915, as a result of his wound he was sent back home on 15 October. Stennett remained in the UK for the rest of his wartime service and was subsequently discharged on 23 June 1916 as being no longer physically fit for service. Consequently, he was entitled to a Silver War Badge which was sent to him in October 1916.

Stennett became a postman after the Great War and was awarded both his British Empire Medal and Imperial Service Medal in June 1941 whilst serving at the Paddington District Office. He became a member of the Union of Post Office Workers, becoming National Chairman of the union and a member of the committee of inquiry.

Stennett later became Assistant Secretary and Outdoor Secretary becoming involved in disputes relating to uniforms, Saturday deliveries and pay claims amongst many other issues; sold together with case of issue for the Imperial Service Medal with assorted copied research and service papers.

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Sold for
£250

Starting price
£140