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Lot 388

A Silver Banded Cane, A Horn Handled Cane Together With A Sword Stick

Lot 15

A Modern Moorcroft Mackintosh Design Baluster Vase, Silver Mark To Base, 15" High

Lot 36

A Modern Moorcroft Foxglove Decorated Baluster Vase With Silver Mark

Lot 54

A Modern Moorcroft Floral Decorated Baluster Vase, Silver Line Mark

Lot 79

A Circular Doulton Lambeth Match Holder With Silver Collar

Lot 95

A Silver And Tortoise Shell Encased Desk Clock With Garland Decoration, Hallmarks For Birmingham 1909, 4" High

Lot 178

A Victorian Silver Plated Four Footed Desk Stand With Two Glass Inkwells And Quill Holder In The Form Of A Seated Stag

Lot 183

An Antique Persian Cast Iron And Silver Alloy Inlaid Coffee Pot, 10" High

Lot 184

A Persian Cast Iron And Silver Alloy Inlaid Gourd Shaped Hookah, 11" Long

Lot 198

A Doulton Stoneware Hunting Jug With Stag Hunt Scene And Silver Plated Collar

Lot 7

The Outstanding Second War `Immediate` 1941 D.S.O., `1940` D.F.M. Group of Six to Hampden and Manchester Pilot, Squadron Leader W.S. "Kip" Herring, Royal Air Force, Who Flew An "Impossible" Return Trip From Berlin, 7.9.1941, When His Aircraft Was Held in a Cone of 50 Searchlights Above The City For Four Minutes, and Peppered With More Than 30 Flak Holes in Wings and Fuselage; He Dragged His Battered Aircraft the 600 Miles To Home, Over The Most Heavily Defended Part of Germany, Unarmed, On One Engine and at a Height of 5,000 Feet; A Very Experienced Pilot, Having Carried Out Over 80 Operational Sorties, He Was Specifically Seconded For the Sikorski V.I.P. Flights in the Summer of 1943; He Was Killed Whilst Serving as Second Pilot in the General Sikorski Air Crash Disaster, 4.7.1943 a) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated `1941`, with integral top riband bar, in Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue b) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (564688. Sgt. W.S. Herring. R.A.F.) c) 1939-1945 Star d) Air Crew Europe Star e) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf, generally good very fine, with the following items and documentation: - Caterpillar Club gold brooch badge, with `ruby` eyes, reverse engraved `Sgt. Herring Pres. By Irving Co.` - R.A.F. Halton Barrington Kennett Trophy Medal, silver (Hallmarks for London 1931), reverse engraved `A/A Herring. W.S.`, with silver top riband bar, in fitted case - No. 4 App. Wing Royal Air Force Londonderry Cup Medal, silver, reverse engraved, `Junior Cross Country W.S. Herring 1930`; Royal Air Force Athletics & Cross Country Association Prize Medal, gilded bronze, reverse engraved, `Junior Cross Country Championship 1937 Runners-Up` - Memorial Scroll named to `Squadron Leader W.S. Herring Royal Air Force - Bestowal Document for the Distinguished Service Order, dated 7.10.1941 - M.I.D. Certificate, dated 31.8.1940 - M.I.D. Certificate, dated 2.6.1943 - Investiture Letters for both D.S.O. and D.F.M., dated 19.2.1942 and 14.11.1941 respectively - Letter to recipient from Ivan Scott, Air Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph, dated 14.11.1941 - Telegraph to recipient`s wife from Lincolnshire Constabulary informing her of her husband`s death, dated 5.7.1943 - Buckingham Palace Letter of Condolence - Portrait of recipient entitled "Kipper", by Cuthbert Orde, signed `Orde 23 April 1942`, framed and glazed, typed note attached to reverse states the following, `This portrait by Orde was commissioned by AVRO following Kip`s return from overhead Berlin at night on one engine in an AVRO Manchester L7432 on 7th September - take off 21.35 and crash landed at RAF West Raynham 06.00 8th September 1941. The slight damage to the surface of this portrait was caused during the evacuation of Limassol, Cyprus during the brief cease-fire following the Turkish invasion in June 1974. The Greek Cypriots were attacking the Turkish Cypriots in the harbour area of Limassol and the RAF and British Army families living in the town eventually got out during the very brief cease-fire. I was a Flight Commander on IX Vulcan Squadron serving at nearby RAF Akrotiri at the time and I lived in Limassol.` The latter is signed by recipient`s son Wing Commander Graham "Kip" Herring - Letter and card from Edward Prchal`s family announcing his death - Letter from David Irving, author of The Death of General Sikorski Accident, to recipient`s widow, dated 1.2.1969 - Letter from Carlos Thompson, author of The Assassination of Winston Churchill, to recipient`s widow, dated 17.6.1969 - Copy of proceedings of the R.A.F. Court of Inquiry held into the Sikorski Crash - Newspaper cuttings and photographic images, with other ephemera Pair: Gunner H. Hardy, Royal Artillery British War and Victory Medals (176078 Gnr. H. Hardy. R.A.), good very fine (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 7.10.1941 Acting Flying Officer Wilfred Stanley Herring, D.F.M. (44709), 207 Squadron `One night in September, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft which participated in an attack on Berlin. Whilst over the city the aircraft was repeatedly hit by shell-fire from an intense and accurate barrage and, when Flying Officer Herring succeeded in evading the defences, the aircraft had sustained severe damage. The port engine had failed and, owing to lack of hydraulic power to the gun turrets, the aircraft was almost defenceless. Nevertheless, Flying Officer Herring decided to attempt to fly the aircraft back to this country by the shortest route which entailed passing over the enemy`s most heavily defended areas. Overcoming many difficulties he succeeded in reaching this country and in landing safely at an aerodrome with practically no fuel left in the tanks. Throughout, this officer displayed outstanding determination. On numerous occasions, Flying Officer Herring has carried out attacks on the most heavily defended targets, involving deep penetration into enemy territory, and has at all times displayed the greatest ability and devotion to duty.` The Recommendation, dated 17.9.1941, states: `Flying Officer Herring has now completed over 320 hours operational flying as the captain of Hampden and Manchester aircraft and he has always shown the utmost determination to carry through whatever operation he has been allotted. On numerous occasions this officer has been detailed to attack the most heavily defended targets involving deep penetration into enemy territory, and in every instance he has completed his mission with a cool efficiency that has been a model to other aircrews. His resolute behaviour was particularly noticeable on the night of September 7th, when he was the captain of a Manchester which took part in a raid on Berlin. Whilst over the City the aeroplane was the target for intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire and repeated hits were received. Severe damage was sustained, including the seizure of the port engine owing to a punctured radiator. Flying Officer Herring feathered the port air screw, dived out of the defences, sustaining more damage, and decided to attempt to fly the damaged aircraft to England. This decision was taken with the full knowledge that the flight would necessarily have to be made during a full moon by the shortest route which would entail passing through the thickest part of the enemy searchlight belt and fighter areas. At this time he was also aware that, following the failure of the port engine, there was no hydraulic power to the gun turrets and that the aeroplane was almost defenceless. The return flight was made successfully at about 5,000 feet. The aircraft encountered cloud at the most critical part of the flight and in consequence of severe icing conditions was forced to fly below cloud across the main enemy searchlight area. On arrival back in England, a successful landing was made at an aerodrome with practically no fuel left in the tanks. The decision to make a return flight in the face of all the known and unknown hazards shows that this officer possesses the finest type of courage and determination and the manner in which the flight was executed demonstrates his skill and efficiency as a pilot and captain of a heavy bomber. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 57

The Highly Emotive Edward Medal for Mines to Workman T. Birkett, Who Helped With the Attempted Rescue of Miners Trapped by a Terrible Fire in the Wellington Pit, Whitehaven, 11.5.1910; Of the Original Shift of 143 Miners Only 7 Survived Edward Medal (Mines), E.VII.R., bronze (Thomas Birkett), nearly extremely fine E.M. London Gazette 11.2.1911 Thomas Birkett, Workman `On account of conspicuous bravery in connection with the attempt made to rescue their fellow workmen at the Wellington Pit, Whitehaven, on the 11th of May, 1910.` The original citation, London Gazette 22.7.1910, states: `On the 11th May, 1910, a terrible fire occurred in the Wellington Pit, Whitehaven, at a point about 4,500 yards from the shafts. Various rescue parties, with great courage and self-devotion and at considerable risk, descended the mine and endeavoured to extinguish the fire and penetrate to the persons in the workings beyond the same. Thorne and Littlewood, fitted with breathing apparatus, reached within a distance of 150 yards of the fire, but were driven back by the great heat and effusion of gases. The others got to within about 300 yards of the fire, working in the smoke backing from the fire. It was found impossible to penetrate to the scene of the fire or to rescue any of the entombed miners. Had an explosion occurred - a by no means unlikely eventuality, seeing that the mine is a very gassy one - they would undoubtedly all have been killed. Special gallantry was shown by John Henry Thorne, to whom the Edward Medal of the First Class has already been awarded, and by James Littlewood.` For this action John Henry Thorne and James Littlewood were awarded silver Edward Medals (the award to Thorne being a Second Award bar); and 64 men, including Graham, were awarded bronze Edward Medals, the greatest number of Edward Medals ever to be given for one incident. The Wellington Pit Disaster `The first indication something was wrong reached the shaft top about eight o`clock on the evening of Wednesday, 11th May, 1910. An exploration party was dispatched down the shaft and news quickly spread around the town. A large party of police was almost immediately on the spot but there was no issue of keeping order – the huge crowds, which soon grew to thousands, stood quietly on the clear, starlit night. A terrible explosion involving a large loss of life was feared. An entire shift of men, numbering 143, had entered the mine the previous evening. Only seven had managed to escape immediately after the explosion, leaving 136 men still unaccounted for. Right through the night and all the next day, rescue parties were at work trying to reach the workings where the missing men were entombed, but it was extremely difficult, the atmosphere dense. Some of the timbering in the mine was on fire while the only means of ventilating the portion of the pit where the men were trapped was entirely cut off. At the pithead there were heart-rending scenes. Women, with children, in pain and anxiety waited for news of their loved ones. Many of them stayed at the pithead all night and the whole of the following day refusing to leave for rest or refreshment and a number collapsed, worn out by their vigil. As the day wore on and successive rescue parties reported the stupendous difficulties underground, hopes of saving the imprisoned men diminished and the distress of the crowd grew more acute. The demonstration of grief was extreme. Weeping women and children would not leave as it became extremely doubtful any further lives would be saved. The mine was on fire, many fire extinguishers and other fire appliances had been sent to the scene. In Whitehaven itself business was at a standstill. The fishermen and dock labourers all volunteered any assistance they could render. And a large number of doctors and nurses had mustered waiting to give aid. The police were engaged keeping the crowd from surging on to the pit shaft. Mr. J.B. Atkinson, H.M. Chief Inspector of Mines for the Northern District, arrived at four o`clock in the afternoon, accompanied by Mr. H.A. Abbott, Inspector of Mines for the North-Eastern District, and they were briefed on the situation. They both then descended the shaft to inspect the progress that had been made. The fire by now had taken hold at the friction gear. With the risk to the rescue teams and the possibility of a further explosion, Mr. Atkinson ordered the mine be cleared of all men. He stated it would be impossible for anyone to be alive on the other side of the fire and ordered every man to proceed to the surface. Some of the rescue party, concerned for trapped men, needed to be forcibly dragged away. A conference was held at the pit top at nine o`clock that Thursday evening between the Inspectors and Colliery Officials. It was decided to wait until special rescue teams arrived from Armstrong Whitworth and Co. at Elswick, and The Sheffield Mining Company. The teams arrived around eleven o`clock that evening and proceeded to enter the shaft with their special breathing apparatus. The Sheffield men, John Thorne and James Littlewood, were well known in mining circles as the two most experienced men available. The party descended the shaft at 11:25pm, accompanied by the Inspectors, Colliery officials, and a party of the best miners that they could find. On reaching the bottom, they walked for just under three miles before stopping to set their equipment. Thorne and Littlewood then set off on their own in an attempt to pass the fire and get into the workings beyond, to check the air there. After battling ahead for 170 yards the smoke was so thick that they could not see their torches. Thorne, who led, with Littlewood a few steps behind, tripped over some fallen telegraph wires which were so hot they badly burned his legs. On reaching the brattice cloth, he put his hand around the side and described it "like putting your hand inside an oven". They could hear the crackling of the fire but could see nothing for the smoke. The heat was so intense that the soldered name plates on the helmets were melted and caused a blister on each of the men`s faces. Reluctantly, they decided to turn back after twenty minutes, no longer able to stand the heat and fearing for another explosion. On arrival back at the shaft top, it was realised that nothing further could be done for the trapped men. Mr. Atkinson made the decision to build a two foot thick stopping in the main passageway in an attempt to starve the oxygen of fire. This was achieved by Friday morning. On Friday morning a large congregation of around 3,000 miners assembled in the Market Place demanding to be allowed to continue the search for their trapped comrades. A telegram had already been sent, by the miners, to the Home Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill, asking for such permission. On Sunday morning, a party of seven entered the mine hoping to reach the seat of the fire by the return airway. About one and a half miles in, the doors separating the intake from the outtake were opened and four men entered with breathing apparatus. Mr. Steel, the Mine Manager; Mr. Blair, the Assistant Manager; Mr. Henry, the Under Manager; and John Thorne had travelled about 190 yards when their canary fell from its perch. Further on, their safety lamps went out. Undaunted, they continued over many falls until the heat was 85 degrees Fahrenheit and they could no longer see their electric lamps for the smoke. They had reached a point 500 yards beyond the stopping in the intake and within 400 yards of the fire. They reluctantly came to the decision that no one could make it past the fire and all beyond must be long since dead. It was decided to build another stopping in the return and a further stopping in the intake as the only possible course to put the fire out. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 62

The Unique and Historically Important K.C.H. and Five Clasp Naval General Service Medal Group to Rear Admiral of the Blue Sir Thomas Ussher [C.B.], Royal Navy; A Master Exponent of Both the Boat Action and the Broadside, He Always Led from the Front Even when on Crutches. Seriously Wounded Several Times, `Equivalent to the Loss of a Limb`, And Taken Prisoner of War, He was a Daring Officer who Reconnoitred The Entire French Fleet in Brest Harbour on His Own Initiative- Entering the Harbour in a Gig under the Cover of Darkness He Obtained Exact Intelligence on the Disposition of the Enemy Fleet and was Only Discovered when His 4-Oared Vessel was Abreast of the French Admiral`s Ship: Ussher Made Good His Escape from 3 Boats and 11 Pursuing Gun-Brigs. Whilst In Command of the Redwing He Obliterated 7 Spanish Vessels With a Broadside Delivered at Pistol Shot Range Off Cape Trafalgar, 7.5.1808; He Captured Almuñecar Castle With The Aide of Spanish Partisans, Before Being Given the Honour of Conveying Napoleon in H.M.S. Undaunted to Start His Exile on Elba, 1813 a) The Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Knight Commander`s (K.C.H.) set of Insignia, by Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell, London, neck Badge, 87mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 58mm, gold and enamel, Hallmarks for London on suspension ring; Star, 78mm, silver, gold, and enamel, the reverse engraved `Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. Jewellers to Their Majesties & Royal Family, London`, with gold retaining pin, very minor green enamel damage b) Naval General Service 1793-1840, five clasps, 1 June 1794, Redwing 7 May 1808, Redwing 31 May 1808, Malaga 29 April 1812, 2 May Boat Service 1813 (Thos. Ussher, Capt. R.N.), last lightly lacquered, nearly extremely fine (3) Thomas Ussher served as Midshipman in H.M.S. Invincible for the Fleet action that became known as `The Glorious First of June.` A total of seven Large Naval Gold Medals and 15 Small Naval Gold Medals were awarded for this action; Ussher served as Commander in H.M.S. Redwing (brig), when under his command she captured or destroyed a convoy of 12 Spanish merchant vessels escorted by seven armed vessels (including the schooners Diligente and Boreas), 35 miles off Cape Trafalgar, Spain, 7.5.1808. During this spirited action the 18-gun Redwing got within point blank shot of the enemy. The seven Spanish escorts formed in close line and advanced with the intention of boarding. Ussher, however, brought his guns to bear with such devastating effect that within two hours only two of the armed vessels remained afloat. Both schooners turned over and were lost with all hands, a number of gunboats ran ashore and four merchant ships, in their attempts to scatter, were sunk by the Redwing; Ussher served as the same rank and in the same vessel for the capture of two Spanish vessels, and the destruction of a third in the Bay of Bolonia, near Cape Trafalgar, and the silencing of a gun battery, 31.5.1808. The Redwing chased a mistico and two feluccas into the Bay of Bolonia, which took shelter under a gun battery of six long 24-pounders. Ussher landed with a party of 40 seamen armed with pikes, stormed the battery area, spiked the guns and destroyed the magazine. The mistico was then destroyed and the two feluccas brought out. For this and several earlier actions Ussher was advanced to post rank; Ussher served as Captain in H.M.S. Hyacinth, and officer commanding of a small squadron, for the capture of the French privateers Brave and Napoleon, lying within the mole of Malaga, Spain, 29.4.1812. The squadron consisted of the Hyacinth, Goshawk (Commander James Lilburne), the gun-brig Resolute (Lieutenant John Keenan) and No. 16 gunboat (Lieutenant Thomas Cull). British merchant shipping had consistently come under attack by several fast rowing French privateers under the command of a Chief named Barbastro. Unable to flush the privateers out of the mole, Ussher decided to attack them in port by employing boats. Despite the harbour entrance being defended by a 15-gun battery and being overlooked by a castle Ussher pressed on with his attack - taking the lead boat himself. Lieutenant Hustings carried the mole-head battery, whilst Commander Lilburne with the gunboat and other boats boarded and captured the enemy rowboats. Guns from the castle opened up on the attackers and French infantry entered the mole-head battery just as Captain Ussher left after spiking the guns. British losses were Commander Lilburne and 14 men killed and 53 officers and men wounded; Ussher served as Captain in H.M.S. Undaunted, when the marines from the Repulse, Volontaire, and Undaunted, under Captain Michael Ennis R.M., were landed and destroyed some newly erected works near Morgiou, Toulon, while the boats from the same ships, under the command of Lieutenant Isaac Shaw of the Volontaire, covered by the launches and H.M.S. Redwing, brought out six laden merchant vessels, 2.5.1813. Approximately 7 `Redwing 7 May 1808` clasps issued Approximately 5 `Redwing 31 May 1808` clasps issued Approximately 17 `Malaga 29 April 1812` clasps issued Approximately 48 `2 May Boat Service 1813` clasps issued Rear Admiral of the Blue Sir Thomas Ussher, C.B., K.C.H. (1779-1848), son of the Reverend Henry Ussher, a Senior Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin and first Astronomer Royal of Ireland; Thomas Ussher joined the Royal Navy as Midshipman (under the patronage of Colonel W.B. Conyngham, M.P., uncle of the then late Marquess Conyngham), 1791. He was appointed to H.M.S. Squirrel (Captain W. Drury) later that year, and, `in that vessel, after serving on the Irish station, he proceeded to the coast of Africa; where, to avenge an insult offered to the British flag, he assisted in driving the Portuguese Governor of Prince`s Island, in the Bight of Benin, with severe loss, from the two batteries (one mounting 22, the other 4 guns) defending the harbour` (O`Byrne, refers). His return passage to England was one of hardship - with the officers and crew of the Squirrel reduced to a daily allowance of 1 oz of bread and a single cup of water each. Ussher was appointed to H.M.S. Invincible (Captain the Hon. T. Pakenham), September 1793. He served in the latter vessel during `The Glorious First of June`, before following his Captain for service in H.M.S. La Juste. Both Captain and Ussher had been instrumental in the capture of La Juste during Lord Howe`s action. Between 1795-1796 Ussher served in H.M. Ships Prince George, Glory and Thunderer (all bearing the flag of Sir Hugh Christian). He made passage with H.M.S. Thunderer to the West Indies. On the way out, `he removed with Sir H.C. Christian to the Astraea frigate. During the operations of May 1796, against Ste. Lucie, Mr. Ussher, who had been nominated Acting-Lieutenant of the Minotaur... was employed on shore in command of a party of seamen attached to the army under Sir Ralph Abercromby. Subsequently to the surrender of the island, he was ordered to act as Lieutenant in the Pelican brig (18-guns)... under Capt. Searle the latter vessel, with only 97 men on board, beat off in the most dashing manner, near Désirade, the French frigate Médée of 40 guns and 300 men, after a close action, in which the enemy sustained a loss of 33 men in killed and wounded... This affair took place on the morning of 23 Sept. 1796; and in the course of the same day the sloop retook the Alcyon, late a British army victualler, and then a prize to the Médée` (O`Byrne, refers). A Liking for Boats In September the following year he took part in the destruction of the French privateer La Trompeur off St. Domingo. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 1

x A Fine Second War `1944` C.S.I., `1940` C.B.E., Great War `1918` `Salonika` D.S.O., `1916` `Western Front` M.C. Group of Eleven to Major-General W.C. Holden, Royal Artillery, Deputy Chief of General Staff, General Head Quarters, India, 1943-44 a) The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Companion`s (C.S.I.) neck Badge, gold, silver, and enamel, with a fine quality central onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto illuminated with diamonds, with neck riband b) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Commander`s (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband c) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar d) Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved `Lieut. William Corson Holden R.G.A. 1917.` e) 1914 Star, with Bar (2.Lieut. W.C. Holden. R.G.A.) f) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Major W.C. Holden.) g) 1939-1945 Star h) Defence and War Medals i) Greece, Kingdom, War Cross 1916-17, Second Class, silver, with bronze star emblem on riband, extremely fine (11) C.S.I. London Gazette 8.6.1944 Colonel (Temporary Major-General) William Corson Holden, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., British Service, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, General Headquarters, India. C.B.E. London Gazette 27.8.1940 Colonel (temporary Brigadier) William Corson Holden, D.S.O., M.C., late Royal Artillery `For distinguished services in the field.` D.S.O. London Gazette 1.1.1919 Capt. (A./Maj.) William Corson Holden, M.C., R.G.A. `For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Salonika.` M.C. London Gazette 1.1.1917 Lt. William Corson Holden, R.G.A. `For distinguished service in the field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 30.1.1919 Holden, Capt. (A./Maj.) W.C., M.C., Royal Garrison Artillery `For gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered with the British Salonika Force during the period from the 1st March to the 1st October, 1918.` Greek War Cross London Gazette 21.7.1919 Captain William Corson Holden, D.S.O., M.C., Royal Garrison Artillery `For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.` Major-General William Corson Holden, C.S.I., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., born Nassau, Bahamas, February 1893, the son of Mr. F.W. Holden, Imperial Lighthouse Service, and educated at Nassau Grammar School; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Garrison Artillery, 10.12.1913; served with the Artillery during the Great War on the Western Front from 26.9.1914; promoted Lieutenant, 9.6.1915; appointed Adjutant, 27th Brigade, R.G.A., 14.3.1916; promoted Captain, 18.7.1917; Acting Major, 7.8.1917; served with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force from 23.8.1917, and with the British Salonika Force in Greek Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the islands of the Aegean Sea from 2.1.1918; appointed Staff Captain, Royal Artillery Fourth Garrison, 18.6.1919; Captain Instructor in Gunnery School of Artillery, 25.2.1922; Brigade Major, R.A, 1926; promoted Colonel, 1.1.1937; served during the Second War with the British Expeditionary Force and with the Home Guard, 1940; appointed to the Eastern Supply Group Council, Delhi, 1941-42, in which capacity he visited Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaya, Burma, Rhodesia, Kenya, Uganda, and the Dutch East Indies; appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff, India, 19.4.1943; promoted Major-General, 20.9.1944, and appointed Deputy Master-General of Ordnance, India; retired 31.8.1946. Major-General Holden died at home in Beaulieu, Hampshire, 15.3.1955. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 2

A Rare Great War `1917` C.M.G., `1915` D.S.O. Group of Nine to Colonel H.F. Fraser, 21st Lancers, Late 5th Lancers, Wounded During the Aro Expedition, 1901-02; Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, From 5.8.1914, and Provost Marshal, 3rd Army, B.E.F., 1915 a) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion`s (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue b) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar c) Queen`s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith (Lieut. H.F. Fraser. 5/Lcrs.) d) Africa General Service 1902-56, E.VII.R., one clasp, Aro 1901-1902 (Capt. H.F. Fraser, 21/Lcrs:) e) 1914 Star, with Bar (Major H.F. Fraser. 21/Lrs:) f) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. H.F. Fraser.) g) Coronation 1902, silver h) France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier`s breast Badge, 54mm including wreath suspension x 40mm, silver, gold, and enamel, minor damage to tips of legion of Honour, otherwise good very fine or better, mounted court style as worn, with the recipient`s related miniature awards, the C.M.G. and D.S.O. both gold and enamel, and two portrait images of the recipient (9) C.M.G. London Gazette 24.1.1917 `In recognition of valuable services in connection with the War.` D.S.O. London Gazette 23.6.1915 Major H. F. Fraser, 21st Lancers `For distinguished service in the Field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 22.6.1915 Fraser, Major H. F., 21st Lancers, General Headquarters Staff &c. `For gallant and distinguished service in the field.` French Legion of Honour, Chevalier London Gazette 24.2.1916 Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Francis Fraser, D.S.O., 21st Lancers `In recognition of distinguished service during the campaign.` Colonel Henry Francis Fraser, C.M.G., D.S.O., born Stratherrick, Inverness-shire, November 1872, the younger brother of Alexander Edmund Fraser; educated at Wellington College, Berkshire; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 5th Lancers, December 1895; served with the Regiment in India and appointed extra Aide-de-Camp to H.E. the Viceroy of India, 1897; promoted Lieutenant, October 1899; served in South Africa and took part in the operations in Natal, 1899, including the action at Elandslaagte, 21.10.1899, when the 5th Lancers `had the satisfaction of knowing that they took part in the one real cavalry charge of the campaign` (British Regiments in South Africa 1899-1902, by John Stirling refers); the actions at Rietfontein, 24.10.1899, and Lombard`s Kop, 30.10.1899; at the Defence of Ladysmith, including the sorties of the 7th and 10th December 1899, and the action of the 6th January 1900; promoted Captain and transferred to the 21st Lancers, 29.5.1901; took part in the Aro Expedition, Southern Nigeria, 30.10.1901 - 27.4.1902 (slightly wounded and Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette 12.9.1902); promoted Major, 27.4.1907; appointed Assistant Military Secretary to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, 4.4.1912; served during the Great War as Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, from 5.8.1914; Appointed Assistant Provost Marshal, Cavalry Corps, B.E.F., 10.10.1914; Provost Marshal, 3rd Army, B.E.F., 13.7.1915; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, 6.9.1915; appointed Assistant Adjutant-General, Southern Command, 2.7.1916; Assistant Adjutant-General, War Office, 8.3.1917; promoted Colonel, 6.9.1919; served as Assistant Adjutant-General, General Headquarters, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, from 16.4.1920; retired 1924. Colonel Fraser died, 26.4.1949. For the Order of the Crown of Johore awarded to Alexander Edmund Fraser see Lot 420 View Terms & Conditions

Lot 3

x The C.I.E., O.B.E., Great War `1915` `Western Front` M.C. Group of Nine to Lieutenant-Colonel G.F.J. Paterson, 34th Sikh Pioneers a) The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion`s (C.I.E.) neck Badge, gold and enamel b) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1918) c) Military Cross, G.V.R. d) 1914 Star, with Bar (Capt. G.F.J. Paterson. T/34/ Sikh Pionrs.) e) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Capt. G.F. Paterson.) f) Delhi Durbar 1911, silver g) Jubilee 1935 h) Coronation 1937, good very fine or better (9) C.I.E. London Gazette 11.5.1937 Lieutenant-Colonel George Frederick Joseph Paterson, O.B.E., M.C., Indian Army (Supernumerary List), Director of Military Lands and Cantonments, Defence Department. O.B.E. London Gazette 3.7.1926 Major George Frederick Joseph Paterson, M.C., Indian Army. M.C. London Gazette 14.1.1916 Captain George Frederick Joseph Paterson, 34th Sikh Pioneers, Indian Army `For distinguished service in the Field.` Lieutenant-Colonel George Frederick Joseph Paterson, C.I.E., O.B.E., M.C., born March 1885, the son of Colonel H. Paterson, Indian Staff Corps; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 9.1.1904; posted to the Indian Army, 25.3.1905; promoted Lieutenant, 9.4.1906; Captain, 9.1.1913; served with the 34th Sikh Pioneers during the Great War on the Western Front from 23.9.1914, and in Mesopotamia (twice Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazettes 1.1.1916 and 15.8.1917, and awarded the Military Cross); promoted Major, 9.1.1919; Lieutenant-Colonel, 9.1.1930; appointed Director of Military Lands and Cantonments, Defence Department, India. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 4

x The Second War `Persia and Iraq` C.B.E., Great War `Western Front` M.C. Group of Eleven to Brigadier H.G.L. Prynne, Pioneer Corps, Late London Regiment a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Commander`s (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel b) Military Cross, G.V.R. c) 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. H.G.L. Prynne. 13-Lond.R.) d) British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H.G.L. Prynne.) e) 1939-1945 Star f) Africa Star g) Italy Star h) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf i) Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., silver and silver-gilt, reverse officially dated `1944`, with top `Territorial` riband bar, the Great War awards nearly very fine, the Second War awards nearly extremely fine (11) C.B.E. London Gazette 23.12.1943 Brigadier (temporary) Harold Gordon Lusby Prynne, O.B.E., M.C. (16577), Pioneer Corp `In recognition of distinguished services in Persia and Iraq.` O.B.E. London Gazette 9.10.1942 Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Harold Gordon Lusby Prynne, M.C. (16577), Pioneer Corps (London, S.E-3) `In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November, 1941, to April, 1942.` M.C. London Gazette 1.1.1919 Lt. (T./Capt.) Harold Gordon Lusby Prynne, 1/13th Bn., Lond. R. `For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders.` T.D. London Gazette 20.4.1944 Lt.-Col. (T/Brig.) H.G.L. Prynne, C.B.E., M.C. (16577) (T.A.R.O.), Pioneer Corps M.I.D. London Gazette 5.8.1943 Col. (temp.) H.G.L. Prynne, O.B.E., M.C. (16577) (Res. of Off.), Pioneer Corps `In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Persia-Iraq.` Brigadier Harold Gordon Lusby Prynne, C.B.E., M.C., T.D., enlisted as Private, 3rd County of London Yeomanry; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 13th Princess Louise`s Kensington Battalion, London Regiment, 19.2.1915; served with the 13th Battalion London Regiment during the Great War on the Western Front from 20.9.1915; promoted Lieutenant, 19.9.1916; seconded to Staff HQ, 167 Infantry Brigade, as Staff Captain with the temporary rank of Captain, 3.5.1918; promoted Major, 27.2.1924; transferred to Pioneer Corps, 8.11.1939; served during the Second World in Persia and Iraq (C.B.E., Mentioned in Despatches); retired with the honorary rank of Brigadier, 2.11.1945. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 5

A Good Fighting Boer War D.S.O., Great War O.B.E. Group of Seven to Lieutenant-Colonel P.J. Bailey, 12th Lancers a) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar b) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1919) c) Queen`s South Africa 1899-1902, six clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (Capt. P.J. Bailey. 12/R. Lcrs.), rank officially corrected d) King`s South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Capt. P.J. Bailey. D.S.O. 12/Lcrs.) e) 1914 Star, with copy Bar (Major P.J. Bailey D.S.O. 12/Lrs.) f) British War and Victory Medals (Major P.J. Bailey.), toned, generally very fine or better, together with a photographic image of the recipient (7) D.S.O. London Gazette 26.6.1902 Captain Percy James Bailey, 12th Lancers `In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa.` O.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Bailey, Maj. Percy James, D.S.O., 12th Lancers `For valuable services rendered in connection with the War.` Lieutenant-Colonel Percy James Bailey, D.S.O., O.B.E., born December 1873, the eldest son of Sir James Bailey; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 12th Lancers, December 1895; promoted Lieutenant, May 1897; served with the Regiment in South Africa and took part in the advance on Kimberley, including the action at Magersfontein, and present at the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including the actions at Paardeberg, Poplar Grove (severely wounded 7.3.1900), Driefontein, Houtnek, and Zand River; served during operations in the Transvaal, May to June 1900, including the actions at Johannesburg and Diamond Hill; in the Orange River Colony, May to November 1900, including the actions at Lindley, Bethlehem, and Wittebergen; appointed a Brigade Signalling Officer (graded Staff Captain), 13.10.1900, and afterwards served on the Staff as a Staff Officer to a Column; promoted Captain, April 1901; Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 17.6.1902), and appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. He received his D.S.O. from H.M. the King, 24.10.1902. Bailey served as Adjutant and Quartermaster, Cavalry School, August 1905 to August 1909; promoted Major, 22.8.1908; served with the Regiment during the Great War on the Western Front from 17.8.1914; appointed Assistant Commandant, Remount Service, Shirehampton, Southern Command, 3.1.1919; Deputy Director of Remounts, General Headquarters, British Armies of the Rhine, 6.4.1919; retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, 12.12.1919. He died, 1.2.1947. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 6

The Great War `1917` Western Front D.S.O., `1919` O.B.E. Group of Six to Colonel J.D. Richmond, Royal Army Medical Corps a) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, obverse central medallion slightly loose, with integral top riband bar b) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1919) c) 1914-15 Star (Major J.D. Richmond. R.A.M.C.) d) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. J.D. Richmond.) e) India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., two clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, second clasp loose on riband as issued (Maj. T.D. Richmond. R.A.M.C.), good very fine or better, mounted as worn and housed in a damaged fitted leather case, together with a post card photograph of the recipient (6) D.S.O. London Gazette 4.6.1917 Maj. John Duncan Richmond M.B., R.A.M.C. `For distinguished service in the field.` O.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Richmond, Maj. John Duncan, D.S.O., M.D., R.A.M.C. `For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France.` M.I.D. London Gazette 1.1.1916 Richmond, Major J.D., M.D., R.A.M.C., General Headquarters Staff, Army Medical Service `For gallant and distinguished service in the field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 29.5.1917 Richmond, Maj. J.D., M.B., Headquarters Staff, Army Medical Service `For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty.` M.I.D. London Gazette 10.7.1919 Richmond, Maj. J.D., D.S.O., M.B., R.A.M.C., Army Medical Service `For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September, 1918, to 15th March, 1919.` Colonel John Duncan Richmond, D.S.O., O.B.E., born Govan, Lanarkshire, October 1877; educated at Glasgow University (M.B. 1900); Commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Army Medical Corps, 31.8.1903; served in India, 1904-07 (invalided) and 1907-09; promoted Captain, 28.2.1907; Major, 28.2.1915; served during the Great War on the Western Front from 29.5.1915 (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, 1.6-12.8.1916); served with the Medical Corps in Afghanistan and Waziristan, 1919-21; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, 23.2.1926; served in Malaya, 1926-29; promoted Colonel, 23.3.1930; Appointed Deputy Director of Medical Services, 10.11.1931; retired 14.10.1934. Colonel Richmond died 6.5.1962. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 8

x A Fine Great War 1917 `Cavalry` D.S.O. Group of Seven to Lieutenant-Colonel P.D. Stewart, 3rd Dragoon Guards, Late Gordon Highlanders a) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar b) Queen`s South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, top lugs removed (Lieut. P.D. Stewart. Gordon Highrs.) c) King`s South Africa 1901-02, two clasps, top lugs removed (Lieut. P.D. Stewart. Gordon Highrs:) d) 1914 Star, with Bar (Capt: P.D. Stewart. 3/D. Gds.) e) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. P.D. Stewart.) f) Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, minor edge bruise to QSA, toned, good very fine (7) D.S.O. London Gazette 27.10.1917 Capt. (A./Lt.-Col.) Patrick Douglas Stewart, Dgn. Gds. `For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his battalion with great skill in an attack, capturing all the objectives and holding them against several counter-attacks. By his example and training he inspired all ranks in his battalion with a very fine fighting spirit.` M.I.D. London Gazette 17.2.1915 Stewart, Captain P.D., 3rd Dragoon Guards `For gallant and distinguished service in the Field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 11.12.1917 Stewart, Capt. (actg. Lt.-Col.) P.D., D.S.O., Dragoon Guards `For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 16th to midnight September 20th/21st, 1917.` Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Douglas Stewart, D.S.O., born September 1876; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, South Lancashire Regiment, May 1899; transferred to the Gordon Highlanders, November 1899; served with the Highlanders in South Africa; took part in the Relief of Ladysmith, including the action at Colenso; operations of 17-24.1.1900, and the action at Spion Kop (severely wounded, 20.1.1900); and operations in Natal, the Transvaal, and Orange River Colony; promoted Lieutenant, 10.10.1900, and Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 8.2.1901); promoted Captain, 1.1.1906; appointed Adjutant, 1908; transferred to the 3rd Dragoon Guards, 2.10.1912; served with the 3rd Dragoon Guards during the Great War on the Western Front from 28.10.1914; retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, 8.6.1920. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 9

A `Military Division` O.B.E. Group of Six to Wing Commander W.L. Milburn, Royal Air Force, A Great War R.E. 8 Pilot with 16 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt b) British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. W.L. Milburn. R.A.F.), BWM with minor official correction, VM erased c) Defence Medal d) Coronation 1953 e) Cadet Forces Medal, G.VI.R., with Second Award Bar (Act. Sqn. Ldr. W.L. Milburn. R.A.F.V.R. (T.)), generally very fine, with several newspaper cuttings picturing recipient in uniform (6) O.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1959 Acting Wing Commander Wilton Legender Milburn (65119), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch) Wing Commander Wilton Legender Milburn, O.B.E., born Sunderland, 1899; studied as a Dental Student at Durham University, 1915-1917, and was a member of the University O.T.C.; enlisted as 3/A.M, Royal Flying Corps, 29.5.1917; became a Cadet, June 1917; after training was posted as a Pilot to 16 Squadron (R.E. 8`s), Bruay, France 27.3.1917; the squadron was mainly tasked with reconnaissance and artillery observation; returned to the Home Establishment, 25.1.1919; transferred to the Unemployed List, 27.1.1919; re-engaged as Acting Pilot Officer, Training Branch, R.A.F.V.R., for service with A.T.C., 1.2.1941; advanced Squadron Leader, 26.7.1943; Wing Commander, Durham Wing, A.T.C., 25.11.1947; retired 1965. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 10

Family Group: The M.B.E. Group of Five to Warrant Officer E.H. Robbins, Royal Air Force a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Member`s (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver, in Royal Mint case of issue b) 1939-1945 Star c) France and Germany Star d) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf, extremely fine, the Second War awards in named card box of issue, addressed to `Sgt`s Mess R.A.F Eastern Ave, Gloucester`, with named Buckingham Palace enclosure for the M.B.E. Imperial Service Medal, E.II.R. (Edward William Robbins), extremely fine, in Royal Mint case of issue (6) M.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1946 Warrant Officer Edward Henry Robbins (215630), Royal Air Force. M.I.D. London Gazette 1.1.1945 Warrant Officer E. H. Robbins (215630). 215360 Warrant Officer Edward Henry Robbins, M.B.E., served during the Second World War with the Royal Air Force; discharged, 31.3.1949. Mr. Edward William Robbins served as a Telephonist, London Telecommunications Region. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 11

A Good `Mau Mau` M.B.E. Group of Seven to District Military Intelligence Officer, Major W.S. Watson, Royal Armoured Corps, Whose Leadership in the Thomson Falls and South Nyeri Reserve Districts, Resulted in the Death of Over One Hundred Terrorists, and the Capture of Twenty-Four Others, in Addition to the Wounding of Thirty-Nine Terrorists, and Capture of Four Precision Weapons a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Member`s (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver b) 1939-1945 Star c) Defence and War Medals d) Africa General Service 1902-56, E.II.R., one clasp, Kenya (Major W.S. Watson. R.A.C.) e) General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., one clasp, Malaya (Major W.S. Watson. M.B.E. R.A.C.) f) Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., with `Territorial` scroll suspension (Lt. W.S. Watson. R.A.C.), minor contact marks, very fine and better, mounted as originally worn (7) M.B.E. London Gazette 27.1.1956 Major W.S. Watson, Royal Armoured Corps ‘In recognition of distinguished services in Kenya during the period 21 April to 20 October, 1955.’ The Recommendation states: ‘Major Watson has served as a District Military Intelligence Officer for the last two years, first at Thomsons Falls, and then at South Nyeri Reserve. As a result of his leadership and devotion to duty, he built up an efficient intelligence organisation in both Districts, which directly contributed to Security Force successes. In South Nyeri Reserve, his organisation has been responsible for the death of over one hundred terrorists, and the capture of twenty-four others. In addition, thirty-nine terrorists have been wounded, and four precision weapons recovered. He has taken part himself in many intelligence operations, some of a hazardous nature. He has maintained excellent relations with the Police, Administration and Army, and has thereby assisted to build up confidence in the Intelligence organisation.’ View Terms & Conditions

Lot 12

x The Second War M.B.E. Group of Three Attributed to Flight Officer A.B. Davies, Women`s Auxiliary Air Force a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Member`s Badge, silver, on Lady`s bow riband b) Defence and War Medals, nearly extremely fine, with the related miniature awards (3) M.B.E. London Gazette 14.6.1945 Flight Officer Agnes Emily Davies (2761), Women`s Auxiliary Air Force. Flight Officer Agnes Emily Davies, M.B.E., Commissioned Assistant Section Officer, 25.8.1941; promoted Section Officer, 25.8.1942. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 13

The Second War 1944 `Italy` M.C. Group of Nine to Major J.M. Brown, Royal Artillery a) Military Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated `1944` and additionally privately engraved `68888 T/Major John Michael Brown` b) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer`s breast Badge, silver and enamel c) 1939-1945 Star d) Africa Star, with 8th Army Bar e) Italy Star f) France and Germany Star g) Defence and War Medals. M.I.D. Oak Leaf, the Second War awards all privately engraved `68888 T/Major John Michael Brown` h) Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated `1949` and additionally privately engraved `68888 T/Major John Michael Brown`, with Second Award Bar, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated `1949`, and top `Territorial` riband bar, good very fine, mounted as worn, and housed in a fitted leather case, together with the recipient`s riband bars and a photographic image of the recipient (9) M.C. London Gazette 24.8.1944 Captain (temporary Major) John Michael Brown (68888), Royal Regiment of Artillery (Rugby) `In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.` The Recommendation, originally for a D.S.O., dated 30.1.1944, states: `During the period 26th September 1943 to 31st December 1943, Major Brown`s work as a Battery Commander in operations in Italy has been characterised by a complete disregard for danger, and by his forethought and readiness to assume responsibility he has achieved outstanding results. In particular, in the operations about Teano and, again, before Monte Camino, his conduct was an example to all who worked with him. By his resourcefulness and indifference to his personal safety, Major Brown has set a standard which is outstanding and has been an inspiration in times of difficulty and danger to all who know him.` T.D. London Gazette 30.12.1949 Capt. J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Artillery T.D. Second Award Bar London Gazette 30.12.1949 Capt. J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Artillery M.I.D. London Gazette 4.4.1946 Maj. (temp.) J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Regiment of Artillery `In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.` Major John Michael Brown, M.C., T.D., Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, Territorial Army, 26.9.1936; served with 146 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery during the Second World War; promoted Lieutenant, 2.3.1941; Captain, 11.4.1945; Major, 16.5.1951. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 20

Family Group: The Great War 1915 `Ypres` D.C.M., `Tower of London` R.V.M. Group of Eight to Battery Sergeant Major G. Trott, Royal Artillery, Later Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (19497 Sjt: G. Trott. 108/Hvy: Bty: R.G.A.) b) 1914 Star, with later slide Bar (19497 Sjt. G. Trott. R.G.A.) c) British War and Victory Medals (19497 W.O. Cl.2. G. Trott. R.A.) d) Jubilee 1935 e) Coronation 1937 f) Army Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st `Field Marshal`s bust` type (19497 By: S.Mjr: G. Trott. R.G.A.) g) Royal Victorian Medal, G.VI.R., silver, unnamed as issued, the mounted group polished and worn, therefore nearly fine, the RVM extremely fine, the first seven awards mounted as worn, with the following related documents &c.: - Bestowal Document for the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), named to Battery Sergeant Major George Trott, D.C.M., Royal Artillery (retired), and dated 7.6.1951 - Named Buckingham Palace enclosure document for the Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 - Named Buckingham Palace enclosure document for the Coronation Medal 1937 - Royal Mint case of issue for the R.V.M. - Warrant Appointing Mr. George Trott, D.C.M., Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London, for the Reign of King Edward VIII, dated 21.7.1936 - Warrant Appointing Mr. George Trott, D.C.M., Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London, for the Reign of King George VI, dated 1.3.1937 - The recipient`s Army Discharge Certificate - The recipient`s vellum Battery Rough Rider Certificate, dated Rawalpindi, 15.5.1907 - Various individual and group photographs of the recipient from his time at the Tower of London - Souvenir Album of the Tower of London Four: Warrant Officer G.D. Trott, Royal Air Force 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals, extremely fine, in named card box of issue, addressed to `G.D. Trott, Esq., 131A Purewell, Christchurch, Hants`, with Air Council enclosure and award entitlement slip, together with a Loyal Service Badge Pair: Mrs. A.E. Trott Defence and War Medals, extremely fine, in named card box of issue, addressed to `Mrs. A.E. Trott, 131A Purewell, Christchurch, Hants`, with Air Council enclosure (lot) D.C.M. London Gazette 5.8.1915 19497 Serjeant G. Trott, 108th Hy. By., R.G.A. `For gallant conduct at Regensburg Camp, Ypres, on 11th May, 1915, when he assisted in the rescue of a mortally wounded Officer under heavy shell fire. He has rendered excellent service throughout the Campaign.` 19497 Battery Sergeant Major George Trott, D.C.M., R.V.M., born 1879; enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery, April 1897; served with the Regiment in India and during the Great War on the Western Front; awarded L.S.&G.C., 1917 (Army Order 125); discharged, 27.12.1919; after the War served as Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London, and awarded the Royal Victorian Medal on retirement in 1951. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 21

The Crimea `Heavy Brigade` D.C.M. Group of Three to Private J. Thomas, 1st Dragoons a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (John Thomas. 1st. Rl. Drags.) b) Crimea 1854-56, three clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, lugs broken in places with clasps loose on riband (Pte. J. Thomas 1st. Rl. Drags.), contemporarily engraved in large serif capitals c) Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die, with contemporary silver ring suspension, light contact marks, otherwise very fine (3) D.C.M. Recommended 9.1.1855. 626 Private John Thomas, D.C.M., born Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire; enlisted in the 10th Hussars, March 1838; transferred to the 1st Royal Dragoons, June 1839; served with the Regiment in the Crimea as part of the Heavy Brigade; discharged, January 1863, after 24 years and 50 days with the Colours. Eight D.C.M.s were awarded to men of the 1st Dragoons, and they were all Recommended on the same date, save for one to the Troop Sergeant Major (Recommended 7.2.1855). Interestingly, the Distinguished Conduct Medals awarded to men from the other Regiments of the Heavy Brigade for the Battle of Balaklava were Recommended over the period 3-21.1.1855; and those to men of the Light Brigade for the Battle of Balaklava were Recommended over the period 10.1-13.2.1855. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 36

A Second War Indian Police Medal Group of Six to Second Officer W. Fraser, Calcutta Fire Brigade, Late Mechanical Transport Unit, Indian Army Service Corps a) Indian Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st `Distinguished Conduct` type (W. Fraser, 2nd Officer, Calcutta Fire Brigade,) b) 1914-15 Star (No.14 Cpl. W. Fraser, Mechl. Transpt.) c) British War and Victory Medals (14 Cpl. W. Fraser, Mech. Transport.), BWM officially renamed d) Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1928) (Station Officer W. Fraser. 1929), e) National Fire Brigades` Association Long Service Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1932), with `Twenty Years` clasp, edge engraved `4646 Station Officer W. Fraser`, reverse engraved `Calcutta Fire Brigade`, generally very fine or better (6) Second Officer William Fraser, served with the Mechanical Transport Unit, Indian Army Service Corps, during the Great War; awarded Indian Police Medal, Calcutta Gazette 14.1.1943. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 37

A Good 1967 `Aden` B.E.M. Group of Nine to Warrant Officer G.O. White, Royal Air Force a) British Empire Medal, Military Division, E.II.R. (Y1036822 Sgt. George O.White, R.A.F.) b)1939-1945 Star c) Burma Star d) Defence and War Medals e) General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., one clasp, Malaya (1036822 Sgt. G.O. White. R.A.F.) f) General Service 1962-2007, one clasp, South Arabia (Y1036822 Sgt. G.O. White R.A.F.) g) Coronation 1953 h) Royal Air Force Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (1036822 Sgt. G.O.White. R.A.F.), minor contact marks throughout, generally good very fine, with the following related items: - The recipient`s related miniature awards - Silver-plated presentation rose bowl, inscribed `Presented to W.O. G. White B.E.M. from Fellow Members of the Sergeants Mess R.A.F. Biggin Hill on his Retirement 11th Sept. 1975` - Silver-plated presentation Salver, 205mm diameter, inscribed, `W.O. G.O. White B.E.M.` R.A.F. Biggin Hill 1974-75` - R.A.F. Station Abingdon Presentation Plaque, inscribed `Presented to W.O. G. White from R.A.F. Abingdon 1972-1974` - Parachute Regiment Presentation Plaque, inscribed `Presented to W.O. G. White from P.C.A.U.` - Buckingham Palace enclosure for the B.E.M., framed and glazed - Warrant appointing George Oliver White, B.E.M., a Warrant Officer in the Royal Air Force, dated 1.1.1974, framed and glazed - Royal Air Force Strike Command Commendation by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Certificate, named to Flight Sergeant G.O. White, and dated 3.6.1972, framed and glazed - Royal Air Force No. 46 Group Commendation by the Air Officer Commanding Certificate, named to Warrant Officer George Oliver White BEM, and dated 20.1.1974, framed and glazed - The recipient`s Certificate of Qualification and Certificate of Discharge - The recipient`s photograph album, containing photographs from his time at Marham, Abingdon, and Biggin Hill, together with various other photographs - Various newspaper cuttings, including one of the recipient`s obituary - Two Royal Air Force Warrant Officer`s wooden canes (lot) B.E.M. London Gazette 10.6.1967 Y1036822 Sergeant George Oliver White, Royal Air Force. Y1036822 Warrant Officer George Oliver White, B.E.M., born 5.11.1920; enlisted in the Royal Air Force, 10.2.1941, and served during the Second World War in Burma during the Japanese occupation; on the island of Ghan in the Indian Ocean, where he helped construct the island`s runway; and in Malaya; Awarded L.S.&G.C., 19.10.1959; served in Aden from June 1966 at the height of hostilities, and awarded the B.E.M. `for sterling qualities under duress` (newspaper cutting refers); posted to RAF Marham, 1968; awarded an Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Strike Command, Commendation `for outstanding devotion to duty and setting the highest example whilst working in the Engineering and Manning Control at RAF Marham since 1968`, 3.6.1972; posted to RAF Abingdon, 1972; RAF Biggin Hill, 1974, where he was involved with organising two of the Biggin Hill air displays; retired, 5.11.1975. In retirement Warrant Officer White served as a member of the Wisbech branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, and helped organise events to raise money to provide special Christmas dinners for veterans of the Great War. He died at home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, 4.11.1982. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 38

x The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commander`s (K.C.B.) set of Insignia, by Garrard, London, neck Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1920); Star, silver, gold, and enamel, with gold retaining pin, about extremely fine, with neck riband (2) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 39

x The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Commander`s (K.C.M.G.) Star, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, with gold retaining pin, blue enamel damage to motto, therefore very fine View Terms & Conditions

Lot 40

The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Companion`s (C.S.I.) neck Badge, gold, silver, and enamel, with a fine quality central onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto illuminated with diamonds, nearly extremely fine View Terms & Conditions

Lot 41

x The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion`s (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, extremely fine View Terms & Conditions

Lot 44

x The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Commander`s (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, nearly extremely fine, in Garrard, London, case of issue View Terms & Conditions

Lot 45

x Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar, extremely fine View Terms & Conditions

Lot 46

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Civil Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, nearly extremely fine, in Royal Mint case of issue View Terms & Conditions

Lot 47

Indian Order of Merit, 2nd type, Military Division, Second Class (I.O.M.) breast Badge, silver and enamel, Reward of Valour, impressed reverse, good very fine, lacking integral riband buckle View Terms & Conditions

Lot 48

x Indian Order of Merit, 2nd type, Military Division, Second Class (I.O.M.) breast Badge, silver and enamel, Reward of Valour, impressed reverse, good very fine, lacking integral riband buckle View Terms & Conditions

Lot 54

Kaisar-i-Hind, G.V.R., 2nd type, Second Class, silver, with Second Award Bar, dated `1946`, and integral top riband bar, nearly extremely fine View Terms & Conditions

Lot 55

The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Knight of Grace`s set of insignia, neck Badge, 54mm, silver and enamel, lions and unicorns in angles; Star, 70mm, silver and enamel, lions and unicorns in angles, good very fine, with neck riband, in case of issue The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer`s breast Badge, 42mm, silver and enamel, lions and unicorns in angles, extremely fine (3) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 56

x The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Brother`s breast Badge, circular type, silver and enamel, good very fine, with silver Maltese Cross emblem on riband, in Spink, London, case of issue, together with two St. John Ambulance Association Badges, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1915), reverse engraved `190676 Robert W. Glendinning`; bronze, reverse engraved `A113200 Leslie Cave` (3) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 63

Pair: Major E.P.H. Ussher, Royal Marines China 1842 (E.P.H. Ussher, 2nd Lieut., Royal Marines.), planchet detached from original suspension and housed in silver band, with silver straight bar suspension; Baltic 1854 (Major E.P.H. Ussher, R.M.I.), engraved in large sans serif capitals, edge bruise to both, traces of lacquer, nearly extremely fine (2) Major Edward Pellew Hammett Ussher (1817-78); born London, the third son of Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Ussher, K.C.H., C.B., and the godson of Lord Exmouth; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines, December 1836; posted to H.M.S. Wellesley, July 1837, and served in her during the operations on and off the coast of China 1840-42, and was present at the capture of Chusan, 5.7.1840; the attack and capture of Chuenpee, 7.1.1841; the capture of North Wantong, 26.2.1841; the advance on Canton, March 1841; the attack of the heights of Canton, 25-26.5.1841; the attack and occupation of Golongsoo, 26-30.8.1841 (Mentioned in Captain S.B. Ellis`s Despatch for having led the Royal Marine detachment from H.M.S. Wellesley ashore at Golongsoo, London Gazette 14.1.1842); the second attack and capture of Chusan, 1.10.1841; and at the capture of the cities of Chinhai and Ningpo; promoted First Lieutenant, January 1841; transferred to H.M.S. Iris, October 1843; served in Ireland, on the books of the Flag Ship at Cork, October 1846 to August 1847; promoted Captain, August 1849; posted for service aboard H.M.S. Royal George, November 1853, and served during the Baltic Campaign; promoted Brevet Major, March 1856. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 82

Honourable East India Company`s Medal for Seringapatam 1799, 48mm, silver, Soho Mint, with contemporary silver `Seringapatam` Bar, extremely fine, with contemporary loop and detachable ring suspension and top silver florate riband bar View Terms & Conditions

Lot 86

Honourable East India Company`s Medal for Egypt 1801, 48mm, silver, a fine quality later striking with die cracks to obverse, nearly extremely fine, with contemporary pillar suspension Provenance: Spink, April 2009 View Terms & Conditions

Lot 87

Matthew Boulton`s Medal for Trafalgar 1805, 48mm, white metal, good very fine, with contemporary silver loop suspension View Terms & Conditions

Lot 89

Honourable East India Company`s Medal for Nepaul 1814-16, 51mm, silver, a slightly later striking, nearly extremely fine, with contemporary silver loop suspension Provenance: Spink, April 2009 View Terms & Conditions

Lot 94

Honourable East India Company`s Medal for Burma 1824-26, 38mm, silver, good very fine, with original steel clip and split ring suspension View Terms & Conditions

Lot 95

St. Jean d`Acre 1840 (2), silver, pierced for ring suspension as issued, worn, good fine; gilded-bronze, pierced for ring suspension as issued, very fine (2) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 96

x St. Jean d`Acre 1840, silvered-bronze, pierced for ring suspension as issued, good very fine, with contemporary silver ring and straight bar suspension View Terms & Conditions

Lot 105

Sutlej 1845-46, for Ferozeshuhur, one clasp, Sobraon (John Bulger 29th. Regt.), toned, extremely fine, with contemporary top silver riband buckle View Terms & Conditions

Lot 140

x Turkish Crimea (3), British die, unnamed as issued, with contemporary foliate suspension; Sardinian die (2), unnamed as issued, one pierced for ring suspension as issued the other with contemporary silver scroll bar suspension, generally nearly very fine or better (3) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 154

x Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (59. Pte. E. Sullivan, 2 Bn. 23. R.W. Fus: 1873-4.), toned, good very fine, with contemporary silver top-riband buckle View Terms & Conditions

Lot 231

Second World War Awards (17), 1939-1945 Star, with copy Battle of Britain Bar; Atlantic Star (2), one with Air Crew Europe Bar; one with France and Germany Bar; Air Crew Europe Star, with copy Atlantic Bar; Africa Star (3), one with 1st Army Bar; one with 8th Army Bar; one with North Africa 1942-43 Bar; Pacific Star, with copy Burma Bar; Burma Star, with Pacific Bar; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal (2), one with King`s Commendation for Brave Conduct silver Laurel Leaves; War Medal (2), both with M.I.D. Oak Leaf; New Zealand Service Medal (2), generally nearly extremely fine Korea 1950-53, 2nd `Dei Gratia` type, stamped `Specimen`, good very fine Miniature Award: George Cross, good very fine (19) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 238

Second World War Medals (9), Africa Star, with North Africa 1942-43 Bar; Defence Medal (36544 N.A. McKenzie); War Medal (2) (N28563 S. Phage); unnamed; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; Australia Service Medal (N236986 W.F. Ebert); New Zealand War Service Medal; Africa Service Medal; India Service Medal, generally good very fine Police Long Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Sergt. Alexander G. Campbell), good very fine Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Alfred G. Coggan), extremely fine, together with a Metropolitan Special Constabulary Badge Civil Defence Long Service Medal, British type, unnamed as issued, extremely fine Pakistan Independence Medal 1947 (Mtn 826020 Naik Iqbal Uddin RPASC_MT), very fine Women`s Royal Volunteer Service Medal, unnamed as issued, extremely fine Japan, Empire, Red Cross Membership Medal, silver, nearly extremely fine, with rosette on riband Nigeria, Republic, National Service Medal 1966-70, bronze, nearly extremely fine Nigeria, Republic, Defence Service Medal 1967-70, silvered, nearly extremely fine Nigeria, Republic, Republic Medal 1963-73, bronze, extremely fine Pakistan, Republic, War Medal 1965, silvered, very fine Rhodesia, General Service Medal, silvered (R94391T Rfn R. Rajah), good very fine United Nations Medal for Cyprus, good very fine (21) View Terms & Conditions

Lot 242

Pair: Lieutenant E.A.T. Lloyd, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1793-1840, one clasp, Syria (E.A.T. Lloyd, Midshipman.), minor edge bruise, with contemporary silver riband buckle and gold retaining pin; St. Jean d`Acre 1840, silver, pierced for ring suspension, as issued, with contemporary silver top riband bar, good very fine (2) Edward Lloyd served as Midshipman in H.M.S. Rodney during operations on and off the coast of Syria, 1840. Lieutenant Edward Alexander Tylden Lloyd, R.N., entered the Royal Navy, 1833; served as Mate in H.M. Ships Rodney and Madagascar on the Mediterranean and Home stations; passed his examination January 1841, and whilst serving in H.M.S. Queen (flag ship of Sir Edward Owen) was promoted Lieutenant in honour of Queen Victoria`s visit to the ship whilst she was lying at Spithead, 1842; subsequent appointments included to H.M. Ships Vernon, Geyser and Orestes, before being attached to the gunnery-ship H.M.S. Excellent, at Portsmouth, 1845; appointed to H.M.S. Dragon, on the Lisbon station, May 1847, and to the command of H.M.S. Lucifer, September 1848. Provenance: Glendining, November 1951 Spink, February 1980 View Terms & Conditions

Lot 244

Pair: S. Carr, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1793-1840, one clasp, Syria (Samuel Carr.); St. Jean d`Acre 1840, bronze, pierced for ring suspension as issued, with contemporary silver straight bar suspension, edge bruising, very fine (2) Samuel Carr served as Blacksmith in H.M.S. Medea during operations on and off the coast of Syria, 1840. Provenance: Sotheby, March 1988 View Terms & Conditions

Lot 249

Three: Paymaster Captain H.A.T. Cummins [C.B.E.], Royal Navy Abyssinia 1867-68 (Clerk H.A.T. Cummins H.M.S. Octavia); British War Medal (Hon. Payr. Capt. H.A.T. Cummins, C.B.E., R.N.); Coronation 1911 (H.A.T. Cummins, R.N.), impressed in large serif capitals, nearly extremely fine, with the two pre-War miniature awards, and the recipient`s Great War Masonic Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1922), the reverse engraved `Bro. H.A.T. Cummins. No.2612.` (3) C.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1919 Hon. Paymaster Captain Henry Ashley Travers Cummins, O.B.E., R.N. `In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the War.` O.B.E. London Gazette 7.1.1918 Paymaster-in-Chief Henry Ashley Travers Cummins, R.N. `For services in connection with the War.` Captain Henry Ashley Travers Cummins, C.B.E., Appointed Assistant Clerk, Royal Navy, December 1864; served in H.M.S. Octavia during the Abyssinia Campaign, 1867-68; promoted Assistant-Paymaster, December 1868; afterwards served in H.M.S. Minotaur, Flagship Channel Fleet; in 1871 took passage in Megaera for Australia- she was wrecked on St. Paul`s Island during the voyage, but the Officers and crew were saved; when serving in H.M.S. Rosario, Australian Station, February 1872-75, was lent to H.M.S. Pearl for duty as Assistant Secretary to the Commissioners for the annexation of Fiji; served in H.M.S. Warrior, Channel Fleet, 1875-78, and H.M.S. Flora, Cape of Good Hope Station, 1878-81; engaged during the Boer War of 1881 in carrying out both the duties of Account Officer and those of Secretary of the Cape Yard (received the special thanks of the Commodore in Command of the Station, and of the Flag Officer in Command of the Detached Squadron); transferred to the Retired List with the rank of Paymaster, January 1882, and appointed Cashier, Royal Naval Hospital, Great Yarmouth- `whilst there his services in coming to the aid of the Medical Officer in charge, who was being attacked by a lunatic, earned for him the thanks of the Admiralty; the outburst of the lunatic on that occasion was the cause of the death of one of the patients, and both the Medical Officer and Mr. Cummins themselves sustained serious injury.` (Naval Who`s Who refers); appointed Paymaster of Contingencies, Admiralty, March 1890; promoted Paymaster Captain and Hon. Paymaster-in-Chief, 14.10.1914. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 276

x Three: Staff Sergeant R. Knowles, Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1914 Star, with later slide Bar (310. Pte. R. Knowles. A.V.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Reg-310 T.S.Sjt. R. Knowles. A.V.C.), BWM lacquered, nearly very fine, together with a Silver War Badge, the reverse numbered `B147532` (3) 310 Staff Sergeant Richard Knowles served with the Army Veterinary Corps during the Great War on the Western Front from 15.8.1914. Bar confirmed. View Terms & Conditions

Lot 278

A Great War and Second War Campaign Group of Eight to Sopwith Triplane Pilot, Captain, Later Wing Commander, C.H.B. Jenner-Parson, 8 Squadron Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, Who Was Recommended for the D.S.C. in 1917, and Drove Down Out of Control At Least 2 Enemy Aircraft, Sharing One Other 1914-15 Star (Flt. S. Lt. C.H.B. Jenner Parson, R.N.A.S.); British War Medal, unofficially engraved; Mercantile Marine War Medal (Charles H.B. Jenner-Parson); Victory Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (G. [sic] H.B. Jenner-Parson. R.A.F.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals, generally very fine or better, with silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1916) identity bracelet, `H. Jenner Parson. R.N.A.S.`, and two files of copied research (8) M.I.D. London Gazette 11.12.1917 Flt. Lt. C.H.B. Jenner-Parson No. 8 Squadron, R.N.A.S. The Recommendation, dated 5.10.1917, states: `As a Flying Officer, he has done very good work, and has shown gallantry and skill in action.` Recommended for a D.S.C., 26.9.1917 Flight Lieut. Charles Hugh Beresford Jenner-Parson, 8 Naval Sqdn. R.N.A.S. `This Officer has done consistently good work as a Pilot and has shown much skill and gallantry in action. He has shot down 2 Enemy machines and led many successful Patrols.` Wing Commander Charles Hugh Beresford Jenner-Parson, born St. Vincent, West Indies, 1895; Flight Lieutenant, Royal Naval Air Service, 9.10.1915; carried out training at Cranwell, Eastchurch and Dover Air Stations; gained RAC Aviator`s Certificate in a Grahame-White Biplane, R.N.A.S. Chingford, 9.2.1916; posted as Pilot for operational flying to No. 5 Wing, Dunkirk, August 1916; took part in nine patrols that month, including two Fighter Patrols over the Ypres area and one Fighter Escort to a Bombing squadron; carried out a number of bombing raids the following month, including two on Ghistelles Aerodrome, and several Fighter Patrols over Dunkirk and the Fleet; on 7.9.1916 he failed to return from an attack on St. Denis Westerend Aerodrome, but was later reported to have landed safely at Boulogne; proceeded with the Detached Squadron under Squadron Commander G.R. Bromet for service with 22nd Wing Royal Flying Corps, Doullens, October 1916; reported sick the following month, returning to active service when posted to 8 (Naval) Squadron (Sopwith Triplanes), Dunkirk, 26.2.1917; as part of `C` Flight he named his first Triplane `Brenda` - much to his annoyance this was crashed by another pilot in March; his new aircraft, named `Angel`, led him to future success; he took part in two combats on 24.4.1917, including, `N.E. of Bethune. At 11am observed one two seater Albatross on his way home, this side of the lines.... I got into the sun and dived at him getting off several rounds at close range whereupon he dived steeply and I had to break off combat owing to gun jambing. I think that he was hit but lost sight of him while clearing jamb`; he was in action once again, 1.5.1917, `while chasing one E.A. observed a British machine, like a Martinside stall and go into a spin and on looking round saw a small white, E.A. over Lens. I at once left the first E.A. and attacked him at fairly close range, firing about 60 rounds, whereupon he went down in a vertical nose-dive but apparently under control`; on the 12th and the 20th of the same month he was involved in combats against formations of 15 and 9 Albatross Scouts, and on the latter date whilst on an Offensive Patrol over `Henin Lietard at about 8.15pm Flt. Lt. H. Jenner Parson opened fire on one at close range. This E.A. went down in a spin for about 2,000 feet, flattening out for a second, and then falling into a spin again. Flt. Lt. Jenner Parson could not watch it any further, but he is of the opinion that it was out of control`; three days later he shared with Flight Lieutenant Soar an enemy aircraft forced down out of control over La Bassee; on 28.5.1917, he single-handedly drove down out of control another aircraft west of Douai, `Flt. Sub. Lt. Jenner Parsons, in company with 5 other Sopwith Triplanes of No. 8 Naval Squadron, attacked a formation of 7 Albatross Scouts and 3 Aviatiks near Douai at 8.20pm. Diving on one of the scouts he observed tracers hit the engine, whereupon the H.A. stalled, side slipped, and went down out of control. The Pilot is confident that this machine must have crashed`; on 1.6.1917 he took on 4 two-seaters by himself, `while on a Special Mission [Arras to St. Eloi] I observed 4 H.A. above me. I climbed above them and opened fire at one machine, where upon the other three all closed in on me and attacked me, then followed a running fight. One of the H.A. then broke away and steered in a northerly direction. I followed him and getting close opened fire, firing a lot of rounds into him, tracers being observed entering him. The observer of the H.A. suddenly stopped firing and disappeared into the cockpit as if hit. My gun then jambed and I pulled out and when I next looked H.A. was nowhere to be seen... I turned back and engaged the remaining H.A. and drove them all east`; on the 12th June he shared in driving down another enemy aircraft out of control, this time over Arras; throughout July and September Jenner-Parson continued to be involved in aerial combats, but none proved conclusive enough to add to his score (Recommended for D.S.C.; for further details of Jenner-Parson`s service with 8 Squadron see Fighter Pilot on the Western Front, by Wing Commander E.D. Crundell, D.F.C., A.F.C, the latter being a squadron contemporary and close friend of his); posted to 12 Squadron (Sopwith Camels), Dunkirk, October 1917; he was promoted to Flight Commander, for meritorious service, 31.12.1917; returning to the UK in March 1918, was appointed as an Instructor at Redcar, April 1918; re-engaged Temporary Flying Officer, 29.8.1939; advanced Temporary Wing Commander, Technical Branch (Signals), 1.1.1945. 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