Army Number: 14338942 Rank: Serjeant Name: George Henry PYE, BEM, MiD Unit: Royal Corps of Signals London Gazette : 21 June 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37138/supplement/3242/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre:— Royal Corps of Signals. 14338942 Sergt. G. H. PYE. London Gazette : 20 September 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37274/supplement/4674/data.pdf The KING has been graciously ipleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) to the undermentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: — No. 14338942 Sergeant George Henry PYE, Royal Corps of Signals (London, E.n).
London Gazette : 21 June 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37138/supplement/3241/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37138/supplement/3242/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Pye, George Rank: Serjeant Service No: ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/73/1086 Name Pye, George Rank: Serjeant Service No: 14338942 Regiment: Royal Signals Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy Award: British Empire Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 20 September 1945
The Patras Det Cdr who recommended the award. Lieutenant Colonel (temporary) The Honourable Noel Anthony Scawen LYTTON-MILBANKE (20122), The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) (Minehead). Noel Lytton, 4th Earl of Lytton - Wikipedia Brig Power on same list was 3rd Corps Chief Signals Officer.
