The British Empire Medal replaced the Medal of the Order of the British Empire (1917-1922) and had a military and a civil division. The medal was awarded for meritorious service which warranted such a mark of royal appreciation. The award was mainly awarded to Other ranks and Non Commissioned Officers.
Four ground crew were awarded the British Empire Medal during the Second World War.
| S No. |
Rank |
Name |
Date |
Award |
| 10379 |
Sgt |
B M Kothari |
Jan 1945 |
BEM |
| 3234 |
Art. I |
P B Panth |
Jan 1945 |
BEM |
| 14825 |
LAC |
S Purkayastha |
Apr 1945 |
BEM |
| 15228 |
AC 1 |
L J Saldhana |
Jul 1945 |
BEM |
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