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Lot 314
BWM & VM to 21587 Pte. William Greenhalgh 21st Bn Manchester Regt, 6th City Bn. Manchester Pals. DOW Belgium 26.10.17. buried Lijssenhoek. Entitled to the Military Medal, L/Gaz: 17.12.17. Sch No; 117957. One of two awards (other Sjt. Howsen). In the Gazette for 3rd Ypres (Polygon Wood? 1-3 Oct.) (2)
Lot 302
Military Interest, 2 WWI Medals Awarded To 22682 PTE. E. Edge A. CYC. Corps, Another WWI Medal Awarded To 3948 PTE. J. Millward Ches. R Together With A Cheshire Cap Badge, RAF Badge Etc In An Old Suitcase Containing Assorted Associated Ephemera, Photographs, Military Paperwork, Hand Written Cookery Book, Cigarette Cards, Postcards, Bibles Etc.
Lot 84
A British Empire Medal and Imperial Service Medal, awarded to Miss Elsie Mary Wales for services to the General Post Office in 1954 and 1957 respectively, both medals in original case with issue boxes together with a scrap book of related letters, telegrams, newspaper cuttings etc., ISM certificate and printed letter from Buckingham Palace.
Lot 86
A group of three WWI medals, comprising Territorial Force War Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to 376244 A-Cpl. H. Ramsay R.A./R.G.A. together with his Service Medal of the Order of St. John inscribed 40267 Pte. H. Ramsey (sic) Durham SJAB with chain of service for fourteen years (5)
Lot 88
A WWI Military Medal group of four, awarded to 2914 Pte. (later lance corporal and corporal) J. Russell Yorks. R. comprising Military Medal, British War Medal, 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal, together with 1919 Certificate of Demobilization from the Royal Munster Fusiliers Cork as 18514 Corporal John Russell, remains of medal issue boxes and envelope etc.; together with a WWI Victory Medal awarded to 55008 Pte. R.D. Wilson Durh. L. I.
Lot 73
WW1 Royal Flying Corps Group of Three Medals.Awarded to “2737 SGT F. SANDERS RAF” Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “2AM RFC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal. “SGT RAF”.Sergeant Frank Sanders enlisted into the RFC in January 1915. He embarked for France on the 13th March 1915 and served with 4 Squadron. Returning home in June 1916, he was once again posted to France in December this time serving with 53 Squadron. He served as an Aero Fitter.
Lot 76
WW2 RAF Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Winner’s Casualty Medal Forwarding Slip.This medal slip was awarded in Memory of Squadron Leader D.S. Forsyth DFC (Typed name). ... Accompanied by a quantity of research.Squadron Leader Douglas Sinclair Forsyth DFC was a pre war regular pilot of 49 Squadron. At the outbreak of the War he was still with 49 Squadron which were operating the Hampden Bomber. His first op being on the 21st December 1939. He was recommended for the awarded the DFC on 3rd July 1940., this for operations over Germany. On the 3rd September he was serving with 61 Squadron operating the Lancaster and detailed for ops to Karlsruhe, he was attacked by a night fighter and shot down over France.
Lot 77
WW2 RAF Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Cross Group of Five Medals & Ephemera.Awarded to “Mid Upper” gunner Warrant Officer Ernest James. Thomson DFC 115 & 49 Squadrons. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross “1945” (privately engraved) “840566 W/O E.J. THOMSON 49 SQDRN”, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, clasp “France & Germany”, Defence Medal, War Medal. The group is mounted as worn, but the DFC has become detached. ... Accompanied by original DFC box. ... Quantity of post WW2 Squadron reunions. ... Research ... etc.Warrant Officer Ernest James. Thomson DFC enlisted into the Auxiliary Air Force and is believed to have served with 901 (County of London) Squadron in November 1940 was serving with 959 Squadron Barrage Balloon Squadron. Volunteering for aircrew he qualified as an Air Gunner and was posted to 115 Squadron. The lot includes a personal account by Thomson’s pilot it appears that his first op was on the 24th June 1943 with a trip to Elberfield. The crew second trip the next day was an op to Gelsenkirchen, this would proof to be a “hairy” trip attached by night fighters on one occasion no fewer than three ME109’s at once, their Lancaster limped home on 2 1/2 engines and landed safely, so how the whole crew survived if not very shaken. The next few trips were taken on a replacement Lancaster Y-Yorker with now mishaps what's so ever, therefore the crews fate was sealed and no other aircraft would do. The crew would become known as the “Y’s Owells”. The remainder of Thomson’s tour would see trips to Nuremberg, Milan, Turin, Berlin, etc. With 29 trips under his belt the crew waited to be told the target for op 30 and the end of the tour, it was Berlin, the big city, however before the crew could get out to faithful Y-Yorker the skipper was called into the CO’s office to be told the crew were stood down the operational tour due to losses had been reduced to 25 trips. The crew were broken up, with Thomson been posted to RAF Brize Norton as a Gunnery Instructor. However 30 years the “old team” would reunite for an annual Squadron reunion. After a period of Instruction W/O Thomson was posted to 49 Squadron for his second tour. He was awarded the DFC London Gazette 26th October 1945 with 49 Squadron.
Lot 79
WW2 Royal Air Force Long Service Medal (1949-52) Group of Three Medals.Awarded to “511992 SGT S.C. MAY RAF”. Comprising: War Medal, Defence Medal, RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVIR “FID DEF” 1949-52), “SGT RAF”. Mounted as worn. ... Accompanied by original service book.Sergeant Sidney Charles May was born in 1911 and enlisted into the RAF in January 1930, undertaking General Duties. He was awarded the LS&GC Medal on the 10th January 1948 and was discharged on the 9th January 1954.
Lot 80
WW1 Royal Flying Corps Observer’s Group of Medals.Awarded to Captain Harold Francis Alton. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “32241 CPL H.F. ALTON RE”, British War Medal (ERASED), Victory Medal “2 LIEUT H F ALTON RFC”. Captain Harold Francis Alton landed in France with the Royal Engineers on the 1st June 1915. He applied and was granted a commission in the Royal Flying Corps and qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 6 Squadron in 1916. In September 1916 he was posted to home establishment and was posted as an Aerial Instructor in Gunnery. He was promoted to Captain in July 1917.
Lot 82
WW1 Royal Flying Corps / RAF Observer’s Group of Three Medals.Awarded to Lieutenant Frank John Pullen who as an Observer with 53 Squadron was wounded in action March 1918. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “2262 PTE F.J. PULLEN 28-LOND R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “LIEUT F.J. PULLEN RAF”. Lieutenant Frank John Pullen landed in France with the 28th London Regiment on the 22nd January 1915. He was commissioned into the 13th Bn Welsh Regiment and then seconded to the Royal Flying Corps. Qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 53 Squadron operating the RE8 aircraft in November 1917. He was wounded on the 24th March 1918. He was discharged in February 1919
Lot 84
WW1 / WW2 RAF Officer’s Group of Eight Medals.Awarded to Squadron Leader F.W. Brown. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “2 LIEUT F.W. BROWN RAF”, 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Mounted as originally worn.Attributed by the vendor serving as a Flying Officer, September 1919, Flight Lieutenant 1939, Squadron Leader January 1943.
Lot 86
RAF 1941 15 Squadron Casualty Air Crew Europe Group of Three Medals.Awarded to Sergeant Grenville Simpson comprising: 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal, Medal Forwarding Condolence Slip “SERGEANT G SIMPSON”. Medal forwarding Box to “F.H. SIMPSON”. Sergeant Grenville Simpson was serving with 15 Squadron which operated the Vickers Wellington Bomber. On the night of the 15-16th February 1941 he was briefed for an operation to Sterkrade, taking off from RAF Wyton his aircraft was attacked by a night fighter over Holland and shot down. Of the six crew four were killed. The address on the box is confirmed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Listing
Lot 87
WW1 RNAS / RAF Pilot’s Group of Four Medals.Awarded to Wing Commander John Bowden Palmer. Comprising: British War Medal (RENAMED, Victory Medal, “LIEUT J.B. PALMER RAF”, Defence Medal, War Medal. Group remains mounted as originally worn.Wing Commander John Bowden Palmer a native of Hale near Manchester, joined the RNAS in July 1917, qualifying as a pilot later due to medical grounds was restricted to not flying above 7,000 feet and was suitable for anti submarine patrols. Transferring to the RAF in April 1918 he saw posting at Manston and Dunkirk. At the outbreak of WW2 he once again volunteered his services and on the 15th September 1939 was appointed a Flight Lieutenant with the Admin branch. He was discharged in 1947 with the rank of Wing Commander.
Lot 88
WW2 RAF Officer’s Campaign Medal Group.Awarded to Flight Lieutenant A Rhodes. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Clasp “North Africa 1942-43”, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Medals loose complete with original forwarding slip and box. The latter addressed to F/L A Rhodes living at Bracknell.
Lot 89
WW1 RAF Station Malta Officer’s Pair of Medals.Awarded to Major Herbert Alfred Whelen, who originally served in the ranks of the HAC, before being commissioned into the Army Ordnance Corps and later served with the RFC and RAF. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “2619 PTE H.A. WHELEN H.A.C” (small letters), Victory Medal “Major”. Major Herbert Alfred Whelen was born in 1877, originally volunteering for service with the HAC he landed in France on the 18th April 1915. He was commissioned into the AOC August 1916 and later seconded to the RFC as an Equipment Officer. His records show that in September / November 1918 he was serving at the Seaplane Base Malta. His medals were issued in 1923.
Lot 90
WW1 RFC / RAF Observer’s Group of Five Medals.Awarded to Lieutenant John Guy Proger, formally of the Welsh Regiment, seconded to the RFC qualified as an Observer. Comprising: Medal of a Serving Brother of St.John Ambulance Brigade, British War Medal, Victory Medal “LIEUT RAF”, Defence Medal, St. John Ambulance Brigade Long Service Medal (unnamed). Mounted for display.Lieutenant John Guy Proger was commissioned into the Welsh Regiment and transferred to the RFC June 1917. From July 1917 to December 1917 he served with 27 Squadron and qualified as an Observer March 1918. He returned to France on the 5th November 1918. In May 1919 he was serving with 49 Squadron and was admitted to Hospital. His records show that he was discharged from Hospital “under Escort” and tried by General Court Marshal, found guilty he was discharged the service in October 1919.
Lot 93
WW1 Royal Flying Corps Observer’s Log Book, Propellor Boss Clock, Medals, Ephemera, etc.An extremely rare grouping recording the the Great War experiences of Lieutenant Archibald Touse Streeter, who flew most of 1918 as an Observer of 82 Squadron, flying the Armstrong Whitworth FK8 aircraft in France. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, “2 LIEUT A.T. STREETER RAF”. ... Army Book 136 used as an Observer’s flying log book, recording operational flying from the 30th March 1918 to 29th September, 199 war flying hours. ... Personal 1918 written diary. ... Quantity of photographs, these show portraits of Lt Streeter, aircraft of the Squadron, Group shots, aerial photographs. ... Private purchase wrist watch. ... Badges and buttons including RFC, OSD Cap and Collar Badges. ... Observer’s Brevet (mothed). ... A superb Propellor Boss Mantle clock. This boss taken from the crash of FK8 “C8555” which was crashed on the 2nd September 1918. The silver face is engraved to a fine quality pair of RAF pilots wings, FK8 aircraft (C8555). The wood mounted with a gilt Observer’s brevet and presentation plaque “RAF 82nd Sqd BEF France Ypres AW No12 A.T. Streeter”. The lot includes photographs of this aircraft prior to the crash. .... Propellor walking stick and small photograph frames, believed from the same crash. ... etc. A very interesting grouping. Lieutenant Archibald Touse Streeter was born in 1898 living in East Grinstead, he originally volunteered for service with the Royal Artillery and was then granted a commission in the RFC and qualified as an Observer in March 1918. Following the Great German Spring Offensive of 1918, Lt Streeter found himself posted to France within days of qualifying, landing in France on the 26th March. Posted to 82 Squadron he took his first flight on the 30th March, carrying 8 bombs on patrol, with to become regular pilot Lt Alexander. During this period the log records daily flights of Recon, or Offensive patrols, with comments about each trip, Enemy aircraft and anti aircraft fire regularly appearing. On the 2nd September 1918 the Squadron was briefed for a bombing raid on a bridge. 16 aircraft took off but at 3,000 feet cloud was encountered that topped out at 9,000, with high winds the Squadron became scattered. Returning to base it appears that the engine lost pressure resulting in the engine stopping. At 300 feet an attempt was made to restart the engine with no success, the aircraft stalled and crashed, hence the creation of the mantel clock and walking stick. Unhurt Lt Streeter was briefed for a bombing raid two days later, but again suffered a “dud” engine. On the 29th September he flew his last war flight a Patrol and was attacked by 5 enemy aircraft. He returned to home establishment on the 10th October 1918 and on the 15th January 1919 was posted to 36 Squadron, this was a short lived postings as he was placed on the Unemployed List 6th February 1919. Pair medal entitlement is confirmed
Lot 94
WW1 RNAS / RAF Medal Pair and Ephemera.Awarded to A.M.I Fraser Arnold. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, “F.7667 F. ARNOLD RNAS”, contained in box of issue. ... Two original photographs, one RNAS uniform, the other RFC uniform. ... etc. Victory Medal officially re-impressed.A.M.I Fraser Arnold originally enlisted into the RNAS and served with the BEF France 18th September 1916 until 4th May 1917.
Lot 95
WW2 1943 RAF 28 (Fighter) Squadron Far East Casualty Group of Medals.Awarded to Flying Officer Jack Miller Reed a Hurricane Pilot with 28 Squadron. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal, these contained in original card postal box addressed to “C.Reed” of Ickenham. .. Medal forwarding Condolence Slip typed name “FLYING OFFICER J.M. REED”. .... Also a small number of photographs. ... Accompanied by F/O Reed’s father’s Victory Medal “2 LIEUT C REED”. ... Also a Devonshire Regiment Collar Badge and family photograph showing 2 Lieut. Reed in uniform.Flying Officer Jack Miller Reed after qualifying as a fighter pilot was posted to 28 Squadron operating the Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft. On the 5th September 1943 the Squadron was based at “Cox’s Bazaar” India, tasked with a reconnaissance operation, he took off for his first combat sortie at 09.25 hrs. Less than an hour hour later, he was believed to have been hit by anti aircraft fire and at 10.15 hrs, his Hurricane was seen to crash into the Naf River, a search party was sent out, the wreck of the Hurricane was found but no trace of F/O Reed. He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial. Second Lieutenant Cyril Reed was commissioned into the Devonshire Regiment and landed in France on the 7th September 1918.
Lot 16
R101 Airship Disaster attributed crew member’s cap badge.An extremely rare example worn by Arthur Disley BEM Chief Electrician on the notorious ill fated airship R101 and who had previously served on the Airship R100. Padded red crowned oval title strap “Royal Airship Works” with “R101” to the centre. The reverse retaining original black cotton backing. GC has been worn ... Accompanied by French “Chamber de Commerce De Beauvais et De’Louse”silver medal in leather and velvet fitted case. GC (2 items)The Royal Airship Works was founded in 1919 at RAF Cardington and was charged with the development of the ridged airship within the UK. The works were responsible for both the development of the R100 funded by Vickers and the R101 funded by the Government. Mr Disley worked on both airships and was onboard the R101 on it’s final flight as Chief Electrician. He survived the crash, extracting himself from the burning wreckage and contacted the Air Ministry to pass on the news of the crash, before having his burns attended. He was awarded the BEM for his actions. See the following lot for Mr Disley’s R100 Cap Badge. Provenance Glendining's Auction 6th July 1995 Lot 413
Lot 191
WW1 “Gunner Ace” Attributed WW2 Stone Staffordshire Home Guard Battle Dress Jacket Ex WW1 RFC/RAF Observer1937 pattern, khaki, woollen, single breasted, closed collar tunic. Pleated chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Lower extended belt. Both arms with printed “Home Guard” titles over “NS17”. Embroidery Lieutenant rank stars. The left breast with 1st pattern embroidery Observer wing over WW1 War and Victory medal ribbons. Internal issue label. Minor repairs. Moth nips to rear. Together with a khaki Other Ranks field service cap. KC bronzed General List buttons. Badge absent. Some wear. Sold with a copy photo of him in later life at his trade as a watch maker.
Lot 214
WW1 Royal Flying Corps Attributed Officer’s Brown Leather Field Boots.This boots are from the estate of Lieutenant Archibald Touse Streeter, an Observer with 82 Squadron during 1918. The brown leather boots with lace loops full length. Overall GC some service wear.See the Medal section for Lt Streeter’ Medals and Log Book and biographical details.
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