Army Number: 2660913 Rank: Lance-Sergeant Name: Ernest Thomas LILLEY, MM, BEM, MiD Unit: Coldstream Guards & SAS London Gazette : 26 November 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35799/supplement/5142/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: — The Military Medal. No. 2660913 Lance-Sergeant Ernest Thomas Lilley, Coldstream Guards. London Gazette : 13 January 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/264/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:— C. G'ds. 2660913 Sergt. (actg. C.Q.M.S.) E. T. Lilley, M.M. London Gazette : 1 January 1952 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39421/supplement/28/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) to the undermentioned:— No. 2660913 Warrant Officer Class I (acting) Ernest Thomas LILLEY, M.M., The South Staffordshire Regiment.
Recommendation for Award for Lilley, Ernest Thomas Rank: Corporal Service... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/46/50 Name Lilley, Ernest Thomas Rank: Corporal Service No: 2660913 Regiment: 3 Battalion Coldstream Guards, Special Air Service Brigade Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East Special Operations and Escapes Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 26 November 1942
London Gazette : 13 January 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/258/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/264/data.pdf