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A Second War ‘1944’ D.F.C. group of five awarded Halifax bomb aimer Flight Lieutenant H. V. Taylor, 158 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1944’, in Royal Mint case of issue, with named enclosure slip; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with recipient’s identity tags, two North of England Musical Tournament, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Prize Medals, silver, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor “Open” Verse” 1938’ and ‘Henry Taylor Duologue 1938’, and two Guildhall School of Music & Drama Prize Medals, silver and enamel, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1937’ and ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1938’, traces of verdigris to campaign stars, generally very fine or better (lot) £1,000-£1,400
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D.F.C. London Gazette 7 November 1944:
‘As air bomber, Flying Officer Taylor has taken part in a large number of sorties. He has at all times displayed a strong sense of duty together with great skill and his excellent work has contributed in good measure to the success obtained. In addition to his work in the air, Flying Officer Taylor has given valuable service in the training of other members of the squadron.’
Henry Victor Taylor was a native of Newcastle, who initially served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second War. He was commissioned Pilot Officer on probation in June 1943, advanced to Flying Officer on probation in December 1943, and to Flight Lieutenant in June 1945. Taylor served as an air bomber on operational service with 158 Squadron (Halifaxes) from Lissett, Yorkshire.
Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1944’, in Royal Mint case of issue, with named enclosure slip; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with recipient’s identity tags, two North of England Musical Tournament, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Prize Medals, silver, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor “Open” Verse” 1938’ and ‘Henry Taylor Duologue 1938’, and two Guildhall School of Music & Drama Prize Medals, silver and enamel, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1937’ and ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1938’, traces of verdigris to campaign stars, generally very fine or better (lot) £1,000-£1,400
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D.F.C. London Gazette 7 November 1944:
‘As air bomber, Flying Officer Taylor has taken part in a large number of sorties. He has at all times displayed a strong sense of duty together with great skill and his excellent work has contributed in good measure to the success obtained. In addition to his work in the air, Flying Officer Taylor has given valuable service in the training of other members of the squadron.’
Henry Victor Taylor was a native of Newcastle, who initially served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second War. He was commissioned Pilot Officer on probation in June 1943, advanced to Flying Officer on probation in December 1943, and to Flight Lieutenant in June 1945. Taylor served as an air bomber on operational service with 158 Squadron (Halifaxes) from Lissett, Yorkshire.
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A Second War ‘1944’ D.F.C. group of five awarded Halifax bomb aimer Flight Lieutenant H. V. Taylor, 158 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1944’, in Royal Mint case of issue, with named enclosure slip; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with recipient’s identity tags, two North of England Musical Tournament, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Prize Medals, silver, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor “Open” Verse” 1938’ and ‘Henry Taylor Duologue 1938’, and two Guildhall School of Music & Drama Prize Medals, silver and enamel, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1937’ and ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1938’, traces of verdigris to campaign stars, generally very fine or better (lot) £1,000-£1,400
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D.F.C. London Gazette 7 November 1944:
‘As air bomber, Flying Officer Taylor has taken part in a large number of sorties. He has at all times displayed a strong sense of duty together with great skill and his excellent work has contributed in good measure to the success obtained. In addition to his work in the air, Flying Officer Taylor has given valuable service in the training of other members of the squadron.’
Henry Victor Taylor was a native of Newcastle, who initially served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second War. He was commissioned Pilot Officer on probation in June 1943, advanced to Flying Officer on probation in December 1943, and to Flight Lieutenant in June 1945. Taylor served as an air bomber on operational service with 158 Squadron (Halifaxes) from Lissett, Yorkshire.
Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1944’, in Royal Mint case of issue, with named enclosure slip; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with recipient’s identity tags, two North of England Musical Tournament, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Prize Medals, silver, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor “Open” Verse” 1938’ and ‘Henry Taylor Duologue 1938’, and two Guildhall School of Music & Drama Prize Medals, silver and enamel, reverse engraved ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1937’ and ‘Henry Taylor Elocution Newcastle on Tyne July 1938’, traces of verdigris to campaign stars, generally very fine or better (lot) £1,000-£1,400
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D.F.C. London Gazette 7 November 1944:
‘As air bomber, Flying Officer Taylor has taken part in a large number of sorties. He has at all times displayed a strong sense of duty together with great skill and his excellent work has contributed in good measure to the success obtained. In addition to his work in the air, Flying Officer Taylor has given valuable service in the training of other members of the squadron.’
Henry Victor Taylor was a native of Newcastle, who initially served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second War. He was commissioned Pilot Officer on probation in June 1943, advanced to Flying Officer on probation in December 1943, and to Flight Lieutenant in June 1945. Taylor served as an air bomber on operational service with 158 Squadron (Halifaxes) from Lissett, Yorkshire.
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