- SURNAME
Blacker
- FORENAME
Edward Charles
- UNIT
126 Signal Squadron (Special Forces)
- RANK
Sergeant
- NUMBER
13695
- AWARD
British Empire Medal
- PLACE
Borneo 1960s
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
later with 547 Signal Troop in Vietnam
CITATION:
British Empire Medal : Sgt Blacker served in Borneo during the period April 1965 to April 1966 as a supervisor in the base communication centre. During 1965 the base communication centre was being prepared and at the same time controlling up to twenty patrols engaged on arduous operations that required communications of a very high standard. Sgt Blacker's firm control and excellent knowledge contributed largely to smooth operations of communications in this difficult period. Even though the Base communications staff was from mixed units, through Sgt Blacker's tact and control a strong team spirit was achieved. On many occasions when communications from the field were difficult Sgt Blacker went forward with an inexperienced team to provide the link. On every occasion the difficulties were quickly and efficiently remedied despite the often dangerous location of the forward communication posts. No communication problem at Base or in the field seemed beyond him. He is strongly recommended.
Place : Borneo
Date of Action : April 1965 - April 1966
How Employed : Seconded to Royal Malaysian Police
Place : Borneo
Date of Action : April 1965 - April 1966
How Employed : Seconded to Royal Malaysian Police
WEB LINKS:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7623617https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7623619
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44311/supplement/5454/data.pdf
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