Cyril Blackburn proudly displays his British Empire Medal in this undated photograph from the Wharfedale Observer's archives. Mr Blackburn of Back Lane, Guiseley, was pictured showing the medal to his wife, mother-in-law and another woman. The photograph has no further details. The BEM is given for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.
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