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Lot 36
MILITARY MEDAL 1916, awarded to 40946 PTE. J. C. MCNAE 2/RS FUS., with ribbon, with a folder of papers. PRIVATE JOHN MCNAE, Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1st Battalion: Born Maxwelltown, Dumfries, Glasgow, Killed in Action 3rd May 1917, orders to advance given at 3.40cms and came under continuous fire from heavy machine gun fire from bal BOIS DU VERTE and top of INFANTRY HILL. He was buried at ARRAS MEMORIAL, Bay 5. Sold with a folder of paperwork.
Lot 76
THE MEDALS OF SPR. G. BIRD (FATHER)? 1ST BATT. SOUTH Q.S.A. (NO BARS), No. 6358 PTE. G. BIRD, STAFFORD REGT., renamed, BRITISH WAR MEDAL 1914-1920, SPR. G. BIRD, S.A.C.S.C.R.E. (SOUTH AFRICA CORPS SIGNAL COMPANY ROYAL ENGINEERS), VICTORY MEDAL: SPR. G. BIRD, S.A.C.S.C.R.E. and miniatures of the three medals AND G. BIRD (SON)? WAR MEDAL: 201521 G. BIRD and AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL: 201521 G. BIRD.
Lot 77
THE MEDALS OF GENERAL SIR ROBERT IRVINE SCALLON G.C.B., K.C.I.E., D.S.O.J.P. (1857-1939), joined army in 1876, joined 72 Highlanders 1877, transferred to Bombay Staffs Corps 1877 Afghan War etc. Medals comprise K.C.I.E. in Garrard Box, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (VICTORIAN GOLD), DELHI DURBAR MEDAL 1911, AFGHANISTAN MEDAL 1878-80 with bar, KABUL AND KANDAHAR STAR 1878-80, INDIAN GENERALS SERVICE MEDAL with 2 bars 1854-95, INDIA MEDAL 1895-1902, with 4 bars, all with ribbons, JUBILEE MEDAL 1935, CORONATION MEDAL, GEORGE VI, all with ribbons. SERVICE BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL SIR R. I. SCALLON General Sir Robert Irvine Scallon, G.C.B., K.C.I.E., D.S.O., (1857-1939), was born at Long Ditton, Surrey, and was educated at Sandhurst. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1876, he entered the Bombay Staff Corps from the 72nd Highlanders in 1877 and was appointed to the 23rd Bombay Native Infantry. During the Second Afghan War he served with the 29th Bombay Native Infantry (2nd Belooch Light Infantry) and was present at the actions at Khelat-i-Ghilzai and Sir-i-asp, and the March to and Battle of Kandahar on 1 September 1880. Having participated in General Daubeney’s somber expedition to the battlefield at Maiwand, he rejoined his own corps and was Mentioned in Despatches. He became Adjutant of the 23rd Bombay Light Infantry in 1881 and having held the post of Extra A.D.C. to the C-in-C Bombay, exchanged regimental employ for staff duties. During operations in Burma in the summer of 1886-87 he served as Staff Officer with the Kanle Column, and in the summer of 1887 greatly distinguished himself commanding the Myaing outpost and later the Myaing-Yaw Column. Sir George White and Sir R.C. Low respectively reported: ‘Captain Scallon of the 23rd B.N.I. has done service of a very marked character. He not only reduced the district to order by great energy as a Military Commander but further proved himself as a civil administrator of high order. I consider his advancement would be a benefit to the service’. – ‘During the last cold weather he has had command of a column, and has had many engagements with the enemy; and it was through his indefatigable pursuit of the leader Yakut, that this man was eventually captured ….’. Mentioned in Despatches and admitted to the Distinguished Service Order for services in Burma, Captain Scallon had the honour in 1890 of commanding the party which laid up the 23rd’s Colours in All Saints’, Kirkee, on the occasion of the corps being made a Rifle Regiment. In 1891 he was appointed D.A.A.G. and on 26 February 1892 was appointed 2nd in command of the 23rd Bombay Rifles. Promoted Major in 1896, he was Inspecting Officer of the Imperial Service Sappers and Infantry of the Punjab States at Jullllundur, 1895, 1898 and Sudan 1897-98. As the Officiating Inspector General of Imperial Service Troops, 1897, he took charge of them, Sappers and Infantry, on active service alongside the Regular Army at the action of Charger Isotal and the capture of the Sampagna Pass.
Lot 78
KHEDIVES SUDAN MEDAL 1896-1908, awarded to 30TH CORPL. SS. G. FARNDELL, 21ST LANCERS with bar, KHARTOUM, SUDAN MEDAL, awarded to CORPL. SS. G. FARNDELL, 21ST LANCERS and EDWARD VII LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, awarded to SGT. G. FARNDELL, 21ST LANCERS. Sold with a photograph of A Squadron No. 1 Troop, 21ST LANCERS 1899 Roll of the Officers and Men of the Regiment who left for Cairo Nile exhibition 1898. Service Papers etc.
Lot 80
THE QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA 1899, 3RD TYPE, awarded to CAPT. C. A. PECHELL, R.S.A. POLICE, with bar “Defence of Mafeking”, Killed in Action, and another C. A. K. PECHELL K.R.R.C. and bar “TALANA”, both with ribbon, Killed in Action, with a folder of papers. Pechell. — Capt. Mark Horace Kerr Pechell, 1st Batt. King`s Royal Rifle Corps, was killed in action at the battle of Talana Hill, Oct. 20th, 1899. He was the son of Admiral Mark Robert Pechell, and grand-nephew of Sir G. S. Pechell, Bart. He was born in Sept., 1867, educated at Eton (Mr. Tarver`s), and entered the Royal Irish Rifles, Feb., 1888. He was transferred to the King`s Royal Rifle Corps in the following July, being promoted Lieut. May, 1890, and Capt. March, 1896. Although only 32 years of age, he had been in five previous campaigns. He served in the Hazara Expedition, 1891, with the 1st battalion of his regiment (medal with clasp); also in the Miranzai Expedition, 1891, with the same battalion, including the engagements at Sangar and Mastan (clasp) ; and with the Isazai Expedition, 1892. His next experience of active service was with the Chitral Relief Force under Sir Herbert Low, 1895, with the 1st battalion King`s Royal Rifle Corps from April nth to the close of the operations, receiving the medal with clasp. Capt. Pechell took part in 1898, in the Nile Expedition, and was present at the battles of the Atbara and Khartoum, being mentioned in despatches, L.G., Sept. 30th, 1898, and granted the medal, and Egyptian medal with two clasps. In 1897 he was selected for employment in the Egyptian army, but, in Sept., 1899, joined the first battalion of his regiment in Natal. At the battle of Talana, his company was extending behind a wall, and to show above this cover immediately drew the fire of a dozen Boer Mausers. It was here that Capt. Pechell fell while endeavouring to return the Boer fire. He is buried in the cemetery just below Talana Hill.
Lot 91
THE MEDALS OF No. 1385232 FLIGHT SERGEANT J. A. JULIAN R.A.F. 1939-1945, 2 medals, 3 bronze stars and DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL, GEORGE VI, on a bar with ribbons, with folder of papers with Sortie Reports etc. Engraved Naming. EXTRACT FROM SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 28TH MARCH 19441385232 Flight Sergeant James Michael JULIAN, Royal Air Force, Volunteer Reserve, No. 15 (S.A.A.F.) Squadron. In February, 1944. this airman was the top gunner of the leading aircraft of two engaged on a reconnaissance. During the operation, the aircraft were attacked by a large force of fighters. In the ensuing fight, Flight Sergeant Julian displayed great skill and resource. One of the attackers fell to his guns and three more were hit by his bullets before the engagement was terminated. His efforts contributed in a large measure to the success of the sortie. He has invariably displayed courage and determination of a high order.
Lot 93
THE MEDALS OF No. K7886 H. I. SHAW S.T.O. P.O. R.N., H.M.S. VIMY Ramming Submarine Atlantic 3.9.42 including 1915 Trio, Medal for Distinguished Service and Star with bar “France & Germany”, 8 in all, with ribbon and bar, with folder of papers. (625) Group of Eight D.S.M. Geo VI – H. I. Shaw Sto P.O. R.N. (L/G 22-12-1942) 1914-15 Trio H. I. Shaw S.P.O. R.N. (L. Sto on Star) 1939-45 & Atlantic Stars (Bar “France & Germany”) Defence & War Medals. “For initiative and courage when U.162 was sunk (on 3-9-1942). This Stoker Petty Officer was in charge of the forward fire and repair party in the galley flat (HMS Vimy). Collision with the U-Boat damaged and stopped the port fan engine in No. 1 boiler room, causing a back flash from the furnace and dense volumes of smoke on the upper deck. Realising that the Stoker Petty Officer on watch was inexperienced, Shaw dashed down on his own initiative, took charge and allayed panic “H.M. Ships “Pathfinder”, “Vimy” and “Quentinil” made contact with an enemy submarine in the Atlantic on 3-9-1942 and after a hunt of over five hours in which all these ships were handled with great tactical skill, the submarine which proved to be the U.162 was finished off by ramming by HMS Vimy. Forty-nine prisoners were taken in an action which reflects great credit on the ships concerned. Mounted as worn (NEF).
Lot 94
THE MEDALS OF No. 6283192 PTE. W. J. LEWIS “THE BUFFS” including DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, GEORGE VI 1945, India medal with Burma bar 1930-1932 and 4 others all with ribbon on a bar with folder of papers. Sold with a letter from BUCKINGHAM PALACE George R. Copy of THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND HOW IT WAS WON 1918-1995 by Nick & Carol Carter and Record AIR 2/9083 recommending DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS 26TH MARCH 1945. M. E. 109 IN FLAMES – Caterham Officer Awarded the D.F.C. Flying–Officer William John Lewis (184716), R.A.F.V.R. No. 10 Squadron has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. His home is at Caterham-on-the-Hill. He enlisted in May 1943, and was commissioned in August 1944. Flying-Officer Lewis, states the citation has taken part in numerous operational missions against such heavily defended targets as Stuttgart, Kiel and Bottrop, as well as numerous others in enemy occupied territory. He has consistently proved himself to be an outstanding air gunner, whose courage, skill and enthusiasm has won him the complete confidence of his crew. In June, 1944, shortly after leaving his target at Juvisy, his aircraft was attacked by a Me.109. This officer coolly and accurately advised his captain as to evasive action, brought his guns to bear upon the attacker and opened fire. The enemy fighter burst into flames and crashed to the ground. His vigilance and coolness on this occasion have been typical of that displayed throughout his tour.
Lot 105
THE MEDALS OF FLIGHT SERGEANT JOHN CASSON 250 (SUDAN SQUADRON) who died of wounds received during his act of gallantry, comprising Gallantry Medal (Flying), Geo. VI (778890 F/SGT. J. CASSON R.A.F.), 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, 1939-45, Extremely Fine. One morning in May 1944, this airman took part in an attack on mechanical transport on the Alatri-Frosinone road. Despite intense opposing fire, F/Sgt. Casson pressed home his attacks with great determination. Whilst making a second run over the target his aircraft was it by a shell. F/Sgt. Casson was badly wounded in the thigh. Although faint through the loss of blood and shock, this valiant pilot flew his damaged aircraft to base. He was unable to operate one rudder bar owing to his exhausted condition. Nevertheless he effected a safe landing. As he was lifted from the controls F.Sgt. Casson collapsed. This airman displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty of the highest order. Extract from “In Action with the Enemy” ---- Alan Cooper:- Fighter-Bomber Pilot These were the only CGMs given for specific actions in the Middle East. It was to be another year before anyone of the Desert Air Force received another by which time it was operating in Italy. On 27th May, 1944, Flight Serjeant John Casson, from Salisbury, Rhodesia, was with 250 (Sudan) Squadron and based at San Angelo, Italy, flying P40 fighter bombers. On this day he was detailed for an armed reconnaissance mission along the Caprino-Arche-Frosinone road, Near Frosinone, twenty plus enemy motor transport vehicles were spotted and Red Section, led by Casson, in Kittyhawk FX761, went into the attack. He scored four hits on the road and claimed one motor vehicle destroyed when it blew up with flames shooting up to 300 feet. The section then attacked in pairs and obtained further hits. Blue Section also attacked and scored further hits; it was believed the transports were carrying vital petrol. The flak was intense from several ground positions. Casson had made his two runs in the face of severe opposition. In his second attack his Kittyhawk was hit by a shell and he was seriously wounded in the thigh and his aircraft holed and a tyre punctured. Although bleeding profusely and almost passing out through pain and loss of blood, he flew his aircraft back to base, a distance of fifty miles. Unable to operate one rudder bar because of his would and with a shredded tyre, he nevertheless made a good landing. Only when being lifted out of his cockpit did he finally pass out. He was recommended for the CGM the same day by his CO, Major J. R. R. Wells D.F.C., but sadly he succumbed to his wounds. John Casson was buried on 28th May in British Cemetery No. 12. His action came at the height of the Battle for Rome and apart from Casson, the squadron got quite a mauling in this operation. Wingman to Casson, Sergeant Barrow, did not get home. Flight Lieutenant McBryde, an Australian, had to force land but luckily, inside Allied lines. Four other aircraft came back with holes shot through them. At the time of his death, Casson had flown ninety-eight aieruwa BS Gs 496 flying hours in his log book. ALSO THE MEDALS OF HIS BROTHER 778385 SGT. W. H. CASSON 102 SQUADRON also killed while serving No. 102 Squadron (Ceylon), comprising WAR MEDAL 1939-1945 STAR, THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR. Sold with a large folio of photographs, accounts and papers.
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