British Empire Medal GVIR, Civil issue (MICHAEL WILLIAM CAINE)
Michael Caine was born in Wolverhampton on 11 November 1884 and was, according to the 1939 Register, a Press Tool Shop Foreman living at 127 St George's Road, Redditch.
By the time war broke out the following year he was the Machine Shop Foreman of the Enfield Cycle Co.. Based in Redditch the company had shifted production to supply military motorcycles for the British War Department under the "WD" designation. By 1943, the company had produced over 55,000 military motorcycles for Allied forces.
Caine was rewarded for his efforts with the British Empire Medal in the London Gazette of 4 June 1943.
He passed away on Valentine's Day - 14 February 1962 - at the same address.
Medal is in good condition with a rich patina. Sold with some research.
