Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War Medal of the Order of the British Empire group of three awarded to Acting Forewoman Dorothy M. Burland, Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, who was also Mentioned in Despatches

Medal of the Order of the British Empire, (Military), unnamed as issued, in John Pinches, London, case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (549 A-Fwn. D. M. Burland. Q.M.A.A.C.) good very fine (3) £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Norman Gooding Collection.

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Medal of the Order of the British Empire London Gazette 23 January 1920:
‘In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 30 December 1918.

Dorothy Mary Burland was born in Mile End Old Town, London, in 1896. A shorthand typist by occupation, she served in France from 27 May 1917 to 9 October 1919, being twice recognised for her work as Acting Forewoman.