A post-War M.B.E. group of three awarded to Major M. A. Gaffney, T.D., Royal Army Pay...

A post-War M.B.E. group of three awarded to Major M. A. Gaffney, T.D., Royal Army Pay Corps, sometime Mayor of Southam, Warwickshire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E., (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Capt M A Gaffney RAPC); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (Lt. M. A. Gaffney RAPC.) mounted court-style as worn, about extremely fine (3) £180-£220 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1978 The original Recommendation states: ‘Captain Gaffney has made an outstanding contribution to the quality of life in Dortmand which has enhanced the lives of all members of the Garrison and increased the amenities available for their enjoyment. His performance has been excellent since his arrival in 1974, but has become more noticeable over the last six months. He is the District Commissioner for British Scouts in Westphalia and is thus directly responsible to the Field Commissioner for the organisation and training of all Scout and Cub packs within a large area of West Germany. The spirit, enthusiasm, and efficiency displayed by these packs is entirely due to his devotion to their cause, and is reflected in the widespread popularity of the Scout movement amongst the British youth in the area. His work in this field has recently been recognised by the award of the Medal of Merit. He became Treasurer of the Royal Artillery and Dortmund Garrison Saddle Club at a time when its management and members had lost their enthusiasm and the Club was on the verge of bankruptcy. With his guidance, determination, and inspiration the Club is now a thriving concern, providing an excellent sporting amenity for all ranks, but particularly their children. This year the Club organised the first Dortmund Garrison Horse Show which was a great success and an event which would have been inconceivable before Captain Gaffney arrived. When the Garrison Golf Club was in financial difficulties, he agreed to become its Treasurer. The Club has since flourished under his skilful financial management and is attracting more members because they, are now confident that the Club is a viable concern and good value for money. All these activities are done in his spare time. Captain Gaffney is an excellent unit paymaster. He has established a good relationship with local bank managers and has studied hard to master the German banking system. He always finds time to advise members of the Regiment on savings schemes, house purchase, investment, insurance and the whole gambit of Service pay and allowances. His example, enthusiasm, and personal sacrifice have brought a great deal of happiness to the lives of the British community in Dortmund. Captain Gaffney deserves recognition for his outstanding contribution to the sporting, social, and welfare amenities of the Garrison. Michael Anthony Gaffney was born on 17 January 1938 and enlisted in the Royal Army Pay Corps on 5 July 1956. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Army Pay Corps on 3 September 1973, with seniority from 3 September 1969, and was promoted Lieutenant the same day, with seniority from 3 September 1971, and Captain on 9 June 1975. Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1978 Birthday Honours’ List, he was promoted Major on 3 September 1982. Subsequently transferring to the Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch) (Territorial Army), he was awarded the Efficiency Decoration in 1992, and retired on 1 April 1993. He was subsequently Mayor of Southam, Warwickshire, from 2011 to 2013. Sold with copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient wearing his Mayoral Chains. Note: The above group of three was lost by the recipient in 1981 (before he was awarded the TD), and he subsequently acquired official replacements. Sold with a signed letter by the recipient in which he relinquishes all ownership of the medals in this lot.