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WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAFRV Casualty Wright Bournemouth

By admin on August 13, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged bournemouth, casualty, crew, europe, group, medal, rafrv, star, wright.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAFRV Casualty Wright Bournemouth

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 57 Squadron who was killed in action on 22nd June 1942. The medals were awarded to 1311829 Sergeant John Alfred Wright who came from Bournemouth in Hampshire and who was 25 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. The original tickatape papers showing John Wrights medal entitlement and service number. Original Box of Issue Named to his widow (Mrs R T Wright) at??? Crescent in Winton, Bournemouth. Some family cards (unused) and a letter. A history of 57 Squadron and the service history of John Wright from the Squadron Operations Record Book (ORB) and details of his loss in action. John Alfred Wright served during the Second World War as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner with 57 Squadron, flying Wellingtons. He took part in his first operational sortie on 24 April 1942. He took part in the three 1,000 bomber raids, against Cologne on 30-31 May 1942; Essen on 1-2 June 1942; and Bremen on 25-26 June 1942 as well as raids on the Krupps works at Essen, Gennesvillers, Kiel, Heligoland and the daylight raid on Duisberg. John Wright was killed in action on his 24th sortie when Wellington X3584, piloted by Sergeant T. Wakefield, disappeared without traces during a bombing raid on Duisberg on 21-22 July 1942. The aircraft was believed to have been bought down by very heavy flak. All the crew, including John Wright and Sergeant J. John Wright is commemorated with the rest of his crew on the Runnymede Memorial. 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 RAFRV Casualty Wright Bournemouth” is in sale since Friday, August 2, 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

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

By admin on August 12, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged casualty, crew, cwmcoy, europe, group, jones, medal, raf-, sqdn, star.

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 Thursday, August 8, 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

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Stobbs 75 RNZAF Durham

By admin on August 6, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged casualty, crew, durham, europe, group, medal, rnzaf, star, stobbs.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Stobbs 75 RNZAF Durham

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 75 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force who was killed in action on 6th July 1943. The medals were awarded to 658070 Sergeant William Edward Stobbs and who came from Stockton on Tees, Durham and was 21 years old when he died. His aircraft was the 6th kill out of 51 for the German night fighter ace Oblt. Georg-Hermann Grenier of IV/NJG1. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to his father D Stobbs at 78 Hamptin Road, Stockton on Tees, Durham, Surrey. Copies of his CWGC certificate. A history of William Stobb’s service and the history of 75 Squadron RNZAF. William Edward Stobbs served during the Second World War as a Navigator with 75 (Royal New Zealand Air Force) Squadron, having crewed up at 29 O. And then having proceeded to 1657 Conversion Unit. He joined the Squadron on 1st July 1943, and was killed in action when Stirling EF436, piloted by Flight Sergeant R. Thomas, was lost without trace whilst on a mine-laying sortie off the Fresian islands, on 5-6 July 1943, on what is believed to have been his first sortie. All the crew were killed. Reliable reports from the Dutch said that the aircraft had been shot down by a night fighter over the sea, 12 miles North West of Terscherlling (the middle island of the Southern Frisian Group) at approximately 02:31 hours. The night fighter was captained by Oblt. Georg-Hermann Grenier, of IV/NJG1, this was his sixth kill out of a total of 51. The kill is confirmed in Greniers war records. Stobbs is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. 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 Stobbs 75 RNZAF Durham” 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

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

By admin on August 5, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged casualty, crew, europe, group, kirby, medal, squadron, star, surrey.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

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

Family Medal Group WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty & Engineers

By admin on August 3, 2019
This entry is filed under family and tagged casualty, crew, engineers, europe, family, group, medal, star.

Family Medal Group WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty & Engineers

A World War One and World War Two Family Medal Group including a World War Two medal group to a Sergeant from 9 Squadron Royal Air Force who was killed in action on 23rd June 1943. The First World War medal pair – War and Victory – were awarded to 259247 2 CPL J. E – Joseph William Geraghty of the Royal Engineers – the father of Eric William Geraghty. The WW2 RAFVR medals were awarded to 1256384 Sergeant Air Gunner Eric William Geraghty who came from Ashford in Middlesex. He was killed in action when his Lancaster Bomber ED699 was shot down near Krefeld in Germany. War and Victory Medals named to J. Geraghty of the Royal Engineers. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip (slight spelling mistake showing Gera c hty). The original cellophane medal envelopes. Original Box of Issue Named to Mr J W Geraghty (Joseph William Geraghty, Eric’s father) at Parkland Grove, Ashpond, Middlesex. An invitation to relatives of the lost to the unveiling of the Ashford WW2 War Memorial. Copies of the CWGC certificate, grave registration report, photo of his grave and a history of 9 Squadron and the service of Eric. Eric William Geraghty served during the Second World War as an Air Gunner (tail) with 9 Squadron. He was killed in action when Lancaster ED699, piloted by Sergeant K. Denness, crashed at Gellep, near Krefeld, whilst on a bombing sortie over Mülheim, on 22nd-23rd May 1943, on what is believed to have been his first sortie. All the crew were killed. The raid was successful with 63% of the town being destroyed. Eric Geraghty is buried in Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany. 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 “Family Medal Group WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty & Engineers” 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

Ww2 Raf Aircrew Casualty Medal Group 268 Sqn

By admin on August 1, 2019
This entry is filed under aircrew and tagged aircrew, casualty, group, medal.

Ww2 Raf Aircrew Casualty Medal Group 268 Sqn

Fg Off Feldon was a pilot on 268 Sqn flying Mustang Aerial Reconnaissance aircraft between Sept 1943 and Mar 1944. He completed 10 operational sorties (a combination of Tactical Reconnaissance, Photographic Reconnaissance and Ranger sorties along the French Coast). Ied after his aircraft was h. It by light flak over the Normandy Coast on 7th Mar 1944, no doubt carrying out D-Day reconnaissance. His aircraft failed to return. He is buried in the Bayeaux CWGC Cemetery. Thegroup comprises a 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medal, all withoriginal ribbons, the named casualty certificate, a piece of ticker tape withhis rank and service number, the original box and grease-proof envelopes. The Aircrew Europe Star is guaranteed original but does have a small mark /vert-de-gris on the face. The item “WW2 RAF AIRCREW CASUALTY MEDAL GROUP 268 SQN” 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 “johnnyalfa” and is located in Bristol. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Service: Air Force
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

Ww2 Raf Killed On Active Service Medal Group Pilot Officer Grimaldi Casualty

By admin on June 12, 2019
This entry is filed under killed and tagged active, casualty, grimaldi, group, killed, medal, officer, pilot, service.

Ww2 Raf Killed On Active Service Medal Group Pilot Officer Grimaldi Casualty

This is for a fantastic medal group awarded to Pilot officer Martin Cyril Beaufort Grimaldi 141211 Royal air force volunteer reserve who died on the 3rd of July 1943 age 22. Medals are un-named as issued. The medal box has had its name taken of it, issued by the Air Ministry. A coin medal from the Charterhouse O. C recruit competition oration quarter 1936 1st M. For domestic deliveries signed and tracked is mandatory. The item “WW2 RAF KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE MEDAL GROUP PILOT OFFICER GRIMALDI CASUALTY” is in sale since Wednesday, June 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “medalman1-uk” and is located in exmouth, Devon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945
Featured Refinements: Medal Group
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

WW2 Medal Group Pilot Casualty 828 Squadron Fleet Air Arm HMS Implacable

By admin on June 9, 2019
This entry is filed under medal and tagged casualty, fleet, group, implacable, medal, pilot, squadron.

WW2 Medal Group Pilot Casualty 828 Squadron Fleet Air Arm HMS Implacable

World War Two Medal group to a pilot from the Fleet Air Arm who was killed in action during attacks on enemy targets in on 9th December 1944. The group were posthumously awarded to Temporary Sub Lieutenant (A) Leonard Anthony Cole R. Leonard Cole came from Eastbourne in Sussex and was 23 years old when he was killed. Leonard was a pilot of a Barracuda II in 828 Squadron based on the aircraft carrier HMS Implacable. 828 squadron were a torpedo bomber reconnaissance squadron who had earlier taken part in the attacks on the Turpitz as part of Operation Goodwood. Tirpitz and the Far East[edit]. 828 Squadron was re-formed as a torpedo bomber reconnaissance squadron in March 1944. Equipped with 12 Barracuda IIs they joined the 2nd Naval Torpedo Bomber Reconnaissance Wing and joined the Home Fleet aboard HMS Implacable in August that year. [2] They briefly transferred to HMS Formidable in August 1944 and carried out attacks on the German battleship Tirpitz as part of Operation Goodwood. Interestingly enough, there are photos of HMS Implacable taken from the support carried HMS Trumpeter on 9th December 1944, the actual day that Leonard Cole was killed in action on the Imperial War Museum website. There are also photos of the pilots who took part in the attacks on that day and a photo showing damage to another aircraft who took part in the same action. One is titled – Sub Lieut (A) R K L Yeo RNVR, of Exeter, examining flak damage to aileron of his Wildcat on returning from the attack. Copies of these photos shown above and can be seen on the Imperial War Museum website. The damage shown to this other aircraft which took part in the attacks would confirm the cause of the loss of Leonard’s aircraft. Leonard Cole is commemorated on the Solent Memorial as well as Eastbourne Grammer School memorial where had had been a pupil. Worth of more research. Please see my other listings of British medals and militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 Medal Group Pilot Casualty 828 Squadron Fleet Air Arm HMS Implacable” is in sale since Wednesday, June 5, 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.

Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Service: Navy
Modified Item: No
Era: 1914-1945
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

Fantastic WW1 Emotive’Time Capsule’ Brothers NZEF Casualty W Yorks Medal Group

By admin on April 9, 2019
This entry is filed under fantastic and tagged brothers, capsule', casualty, emotive'time, fantastic, group, medal, nzef, yorks.

Fantastic WW1 Emotive’Time Capsule’ Brothers NZEF Casualty W Yorks Medal Group

Here we have a Fantastic WW1 Emotive’Time Capsule’ Brothers NZEF Casualty W Yorks Medal Group, A lovely pair of family medal groups both from Tadcaster, along with extensive original documentation, in good condition for age to brothers, consisting of a TWFM and medal pair correctly named to a 1587 Pte A Lofthouse West Yorks with their ribbons, along with the recipients brothers death plaque and single victory medal correctly named to a 12/4042 Pte H Lofthouse N. F who sadly died in 1917, with this fantastic lot comes over 5-6 letters from Alfred to his mother and a photo of her, all detailing his exploits, of note mentioning him taking part in the battle of Cambrai and also how the very paper he was using to write the letter was take from a German officers effects, there is also numerous other documentation, a original photo of both the brothers and a official letter from the dominon of New Zealand expressing their condolences for the loss of Harry Lofthouse. A great’time capsule’ grouping attic found and perfect for museums, displays, researchers, yorkshire collectors, ww1 historians and much much more! The item “Fantastic WW1 Emotive’Time Capsule’ Brothers NZEF Casualty W Yorks Medal Group” is in sale since Friday, April 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “knightofengland2011″ and is located in Gainsborough. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Commonwealth
Issued/ Not-Issued: Not-Issued
Type: Uniform/ Clothing
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Clothing Type: Jackets
Service: Army
Era: 1816-1913

WW2 MEDAL GROUP, BOX & SLIP, CHINDIT CASUALTY, 77th INDIAN INF BDE, FROM OSGODBY

By admin on March 25, 2019
This entry is filed under medal and tagged 77th, casualty, chindit, group, indian, medal, osgodby, slip.

WW2 MEDAL GROUP, BOX & SLIP, CHINDIT CASUALTY, 77th INDIAN INF BDE, FROM OSGODBY

ORIGINAL WW2 ARMY MEDAL GROUP OF FIVE AWARDED TO CHINDIT ARTHUR WILLIAM CRAWFORD, 77th INDIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE. KILLED IN ACTION MARCH 6th 1944. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES WHILE FIGHTING IN THE MIDDLE EAST, LONDON GAZETTE 9th DECEMBER 1942 (3952). ORIGINAL 1939-45 STAR , BURMA STAR, DEFENCE MEDAL AND WAR MEDAL. ALL UN-NAMED AS ISSUED. THE OAK LEAF EMBLEM FOR MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES IS NOT PRESENT. IN ORIGINAL ARMY BOX OF ISSUE. ADDRESSED TO ” MRS A CRAWFORD, THE ROW, OSGODBY, “. ARMY CONDOLENCE MEDAL SLIP NAMED TO 1901946 CPL CRAWFORD, A. COPY OF CWGC CASUALTY DETAILS. CORPORAL ARTHUR WILLIAM CRAWFORD, ROYAL ENGINEERS, 77th INDIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE (CHINDITS). DIED 6th MARCH 1944 AGED 24. SON OF ARTHUR HENRY AND ALICE CRAWFORD, OF OSGODBY, LINCOLNSHIRE. REMEMBERED AT THE TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY. THE MEDALS ARE IN MINT UN-WORN CONDITION , PLEASE SEE PHOTO`S. The item “WW2 MEDAL GROUP, BOX & SLIP, CHINDIT CASUALTY, 77th INDIAN INF BDE, FROM OSGODBY” is in sale since Friday, March 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “celtic_1966″ and is located in Gloucester. 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: Special Forces
Era: 1914-1945

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