Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Sergeant's Mess, High Frequency Direction Finding Station Leeming, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

June 14th, 1945

Citation:
"An Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of a shift in the Sergeant's Mess, Sergeant West maintains an efficient section at all times during her tour of duty. On occasion, this Non-Commissioned Officer has worked as long as 20 hours a day without complaint and with a tireless ability. A competent disciplinarian and Non-Commissioned Officer, Sergeant West combines a good personality with an excellent trade ability resulting in a well run shift that produces extremely satisfactory results. In view of this Non-Commissioned Officer's merit, she is recommended for an award of Mention in Despatches."

Published in the London Gazette, dated 14th June 1945.
Recommendation in file 181.009 D.2619 (RG.24 Vol.20628).