MBE GROUP to Major J J Reynolds

MBE GROUP to Major J J Reynolds 13/18 Hussars, late 2nd County of London Yeomanry, Westminster Dragoons MBE, 1939/45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence, War, Malaya ( Major J J Reynolds MBE 13/18H) 1935 Coronation Medal (WO CLII No 545012 J J Reynolds Hussars) Medals original and correctly impressed. Condition GVF+ Swing mounted, with miniature set and Photographs of Reynolds with fellows officers John James Reynolds served with the 2nd County of London Yeomanry -(Westminster Dragoons), during the Second World War. B & C squadrons were among the first to Land on Gold Beach on D Day, tasked with removing German Mines using the Sherman Crab. Reynolds was awarded the M.B.E in large part for his role in organising the unit for Operation Overlord. The original recommendation and an overview of his career follow. M.B.E 27th March 1945 The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe: - Lieutenant (Quarter-Master) John James Reynolds '(257526), 2nd County of London Yeomanry -(Westminster Dragoons), Royal Armoured Corps (Windsor). 'Lt Reynolds joined this Regt in January 43 immediately on being granted his commission from the rank of RSM aster 17 years and six months OR service.At this time regimental stores and corresponding records required thorough reorganisation, and there were considerable arrears of work accumulated during the illness of his predecessor. Although without a QMS (T) for two months at this time Lt. Reynolds completed his task most successfully and from the beginning, his work in the regiment has been of the highest order. Reorganisation of the Regiment, re-equipment, mobilisation and preparation for Operation 'Overlord' all took place within a comparatively short time and resulted in an immense increase of work, a large share of which fell upon the QM. No AF G1098 was available for the Flail tanks with which the Regiment mobilised. These vehicles have a great range of special spares and equipment of which a large proportion was not issued until preparatory moves before embarkation had already begun. Reorganisation to a new war establishment in the field and the maintenance of Sqns which frequently operate more than fifty miles from the Regiment HA have made problems successfully overcome by Lt Reynolds, Whose cheerful and unsparing devotion to duty are always an inspiration to all his staff and to those who work with him. I strongly recommend him for the award of the MBE. 11th March 1947 Captain Quarter Master with seniority from 4th January 1947 27th July 1948 The War Office, 3oth July 1948 The following Officers are awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military) without gratuity - i3/i8i/j Royal Hussars. Lt (Qr -Mr) (now Capt (Qr -Mr )) J J REYNOLDS (M B E ) (257526) 26th November 1948 The undermentioned Capts. (Qr.-Mrs.) to be Capts. (Qr.-Mrs.), 30th June 1948, retaining their present seniority:- J. J. REYNOLDS, M.B.E. (257526), from 13th/18th H 27th February 1953 Capt. (Qr.-Mr.) J. J. REYNOLDS, M.B.E. (257526), to be Maj. (Qr.-Mr.), 28th Feb. 1953 8th April 1960 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS 13/18 H. REGULAR ARMY Maj. (Qr.-Mr.) J. J. REYNOLDS, M.B.E. (257526), having attained retiring age is placed on retired pay, 9th Apr. 1960. (Reserve Liability.)