WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 10 Squadron who was killed in action on 3rd July 1942. The medals were awarded to 549292 Sergeant (Flight Engineer) David Morris Jones who came from Cwmcoy in Cardiganshire and who was 25 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to Mrs D M Jones at Gladimere in Cwmcoy. A history of 10 Squadron and the service history of David Morris from the Squadron Operations Record Book (ORB) and details of his loss in action. David Morris Jones served during the Second World War as a Flight Engineer with 10 Squadron, flying Halifaxes. He was killed in action when Halifax II W1056, piloted by Flying Officer E. Lawler, crashed into the sea returning from a raid on the port of Bremen on 2-3 July 1942. Whether they were damaged by flak or attacked by a night fighter is unknown. The entire crew of seven were killed. Aircraft were involved in this raid, and 13 aircraft were lost. David Jones is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, and also on the Llandygwydd church memorial in his home village. Worthy of more research. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or details. Please see my other listings of British and foreign Medals and Militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy” is in sale since Saturday, January 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Service: Air Force
  • Modified Item: No
  • Featured Refinements: Medal Group
  • Era: 1914-1945
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)