| Surname: | Hardy |
| Initials: | A E |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 5776 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the RASC. Later RSM 46 Div Pro Coy North Africa. His medals are displayed in the WO's & Sgt's Mess 150 Pro Coy RMP. He was one of the first MMP to arrive in Catterick Camp in 1925 when it was re-opened after WWI. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. 55 Inf. Div Pro Coy, CMP War Diary WO166/10668. 30/12/43 RSM Hardy, A E awarded the Africa Star with 1st Army clasp. Medal card not found. MBE. Africa Star 1 army clasp, MSM. MID. Albert Edward Hardy |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 34893 Page: 4255 July 11, 1940) |
| Citation: | BEF. BEM Citation. Brest Sub-Area citation As SNCO of the CMP in Brest this NCO by his excellent work, energy and example was of the greatest possible assistance to the DAMP (DAPM). He is very keenley interested in his duties, and due in a very large measure to the very high standard that he set and demanded, the behaviour of the troops in the area has been satisfactory. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 35020 Page: 7196 Dec. 20, 1940) |
| Citation: | BEF. Citation not found. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | Details not known |