A Second World War Dunkirk B.E.M. Group of Eight to Sick Berth Petty Officer C.E. Jelley, Royal Navy, British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Military Division (S.B.P.O., C/M 39618); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, with 'North Africa 1942-43' clasp; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals; Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, G.VI.R. (MX. 39618 S.B.P.O., H.M.S. Lynx), one or two edge bruises, generally good very fine, mounted as worn (8)

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A Second World War Dunkirk B.E.M. Group of Eight to Sick Berth Petty Officer C.E. Jelley, Royal Navy, British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Military Division (S.B.P.O., C/M 39618); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, with 'North Africa 1942-43' clasp; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals; Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, G.VI.R. (MX. 39618 S.B.P.O., H.M.S. Lynx), one or two edge bruises, generally good very fine, mounted as worn (8)

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B.E.M. London Gazette 16.8.1940 'For good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches of Dunkirk'.

Sick Berth Petty Officer Cecil Ernest Jelley, B.E.M., was recommended for the above award in respect of the following services:

'This S.B.P.O. was a tower of strength throughout the operations. His zeal and devotion to duty, his indefatigable energy, and quick thinking, were invaluable, whilst his cheerful leadership was an example to all'.

Very probably he was seconded for special duties from H.M.S. Lynx, the Naval Base at Dover, although whether in a land-based or seagoing capacity remains unknown. He was invested with his B.E.M. at Buckingham Palace on 8.3.1941.