| Surname: | Ayres |
| Initials: | W H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7691053 |
| Notes: | CMP. From Northampton. Enlisted in CMP. 7 Armd Div Pro Coy. Medal card not found. BEM. William Harry Avery. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 37302 Page: 4996 Oct. 11, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for BEM: During the period under review, this NCO has shown exceptional ability and devotion to duty. He has never spared himself, and his drive, energy, and integrity have been a fine example to all with whom he has come into contact. He has accomplished far more than would normally be expected in the routine of a Divisional Provost Company. This NCO has maintained this very high standard over a period of active service in Africa, Italy, and throughout the campaign in N W Europe, and by his cheerfulness and example under the most trying conditions has had the greatest effect on all the Company. Maj E P Wedlake-Lewis MBE APM 7 Armd Div. Maj Gen L O Lynes, Comd 7 Armd Div.. Lieut Gen Ritchie Comd 12 Corps. National Archive WO 373/85. |