1946	Volume I (ie January)
Stafford, R	p628

The actual gazettes are filmed.  ZJ1 is the class.
p628 is ZJ1/1004/628

London Gazette Supplement 24 Jan 1946

page 626
CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDER OF KNIGHTHOOD

The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe to the undermentioned.
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Sergeant RALPH STAFFORD 
Corps of Royal Engineers (Birmingham)