A Second War B.E.M. awarded to Sergeant V. G. Howell, Royal Artillery,...

A Second War B.E.M. awarded to Sergeant V. G. Howell, Royal Artillery, for his valuable service with Anti-Aircraft Command

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (1638958 Sgt. Victor G. Howell. RA.) mounted on original investiture pin, nearly extremely fine £120-£160

Footnote
B.E.M. London Gazette 10 April 1945.

Victor George Howell attested for the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1940 and was awarded the B.E.M. for service with No. 136 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. This unit protected the UK against air attack as part of Anti-Aircraft Command, including the defence against V-1 flying bombs (Operation Diver). It was disbanded at the end of the War, but Howell remained in the service of the Royal Artillery until his discharge on 29 September 1951.