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.
George Neilson served with the Royal Navy in WWII, earning the Atlantic, Africa, Burma and France & Germany Stars and clasps . He was the Coastguard District Officer based in Falmouth and at Holyhead on the Clyde. He was awarded the RSPCA medal for Animal Life Saving in 1971.
His LSGCM was awarded to him on 6 November 1952 and 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 career - he was a highly efficient and well liked officer.
Medals are mounted on cardboard for display.
