An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 110 Squadron who was killed in action on 14th August 1941. The medals were awarded to Sergeant Arthur William Kirby who came from Carshalton in Surry and who was 29 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. The original tickatape papers showing Arthur Kirby’s medal entitlement. Original Box of Issue Named to his wife Mrs J Payne (Payne being his wife Janet’s maiden name) at 8 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey. Copies of the CWGC certificates for Wright and the pilot Charles Adam’s. Print outs about the history and locations of 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron. A history of Eddie Wright’s service history and his loss in action. Eddie Wright served during the Second World War as a Navigator with 605 Squadron, flying Mosquitos. He was posted into the Squadron along with his pilot Charles Adams on 23rd March 1943, having both come directly from 51 O. They flew their first mission on 19 May 1943 against Saint Lo but had to abandon the raid due to bad weather. Wright was killed in action when Mosquito NJ661, piloted by Sergeant C. Adams, was lost without trace whilst on their second mission as a fresher crew over Evreux, France, on 20th – 21st May 1943. 20th at night five operational were airborne. One of these was a fresher trip by Sergeants Adams and Wright who were detailed to go to Evreux. Unfortunately the aircraft failed to return. We are very sorry to lose a promising crew so early in their operational tour. Wright is buried alongside Adams in Grandcourt War Cemetery, France. His medals were sent to his father, Frank Wright. 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 Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. 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.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Service: Air Force
- Era: 1914-1945