Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division); Atlantic Star clasp France & Germany; Africa Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (JX.147394. G. NEILSON. C.Y.S. H.M.S. CYGNET.); R.S.P.C.A. Medal for Animal Life Saving (DISTRICT OFFICER G NEILSON 1971) - with original cases of issue iro the two named medals.
JX147394 CYS George Neilson RN Served WWII Atlantic Africa Burma France & Germany Coastguard District officer Falmouth Holyhead Clyde Awarded LSGC 1952 RSPCA Animal Life Saving 1971
His LSGCM was awarded to him on 6 November 1952. He was awarded a M.B.E in the LG of 31 December 1981 whilst District Controller, Clyde District, H.M. Coastguard, Department of Trade.
Sold with copied newspaper articles charting Neilson's Coastguard - he was a highly efficient and well liked officer.
