Bachelor of Engineering of Mines.
British Empire Medal.
First recorded in 1955–60
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She has been awarded a BEM for services to theatre and to the community for her work, which helped bring about the continued growth and the future of Nantwich Players Theatre.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
The voice of Adolf Hitler is forever "locked" into the memory of 92-year-old former Kindertransport refugee John Fieldsend BEM, who arrived in England in 1939.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
Tony is believed to be the youngest-ever recipient of an honour, a record previously held by fundraiser Tobias Weller, who was 11 when he received a BEM two years ago.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2023
The youngest is Junior Jay Frood, 18, an anti-bullying campaigner from Birkenhead who receives a BEM for services to vulnerable children.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2023
I say "Send them a letter postmarked Outer Space signed BEM saying we lost our own planet in a nova and will take over theirs two weeks from Tuesday."
From The Lost Kafoozalum by Ashwell, Pauline
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