RAJA LOPE NOR RASHID

Raja Lope Nor Rashid bin Raja Abdul Rahman’s MBE

Posted on June 30, 2009

Excerpt from The London Gazette, 1 May 1953.

The following is the medal recommendation document pertaining to the Member of theMost Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) awarded to Raja Lope Nor Rashid, held at the British National Archive in Kew. Originally, the Order included only one division; however, in 1918, soon after its foundation, it was formally divided into Military and Civil Divisions.

DESCRIPTION	Name Nur Rashid Bin Raja Abdul, Raja Lope Rank: Major Service No: 25 Regiment: 3rd Battalion The Malay Regiment Theatre of Combat or Operation: Malaya Award: Member of the British Empire Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 01 May 1953
DATE	1948-1960
CATALOGUE REFERENCE	WO 373/131
DEPT	Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies
SERIES	War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary’s Department: Recommendations for Honours and Awards for Gallant and Distinguished Service (Army)
PIECE	Combatant gallantry, non-combatant gallantry and meritorious service awards MBE Ribbon MBE medal

Reference:
1. British National Archive
2. The London Gazette