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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 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

By admin on August 1, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged action, crew, europe, group, killed, medal, squadron, star, webb.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 12 Squadron Royal Air Force who was killed in action on 27th August 1944. The medals were awarded to 1324450 Sergeant Dennis Anthony Webb who came from Croxley Green in Hertfordshire. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to Mrs E Webb (Ethel Webb his mother) in Croxley Heath. Copies of the RAF Operations Record Book detailing the raid on Kiel and the loss of LM 230. Dennis Webb served as an Air Bomber with 12 Squadron flying Lancaster Bombers out of RAF Wickenby in Lincolnshire. He was posted to 12 Squadron on 21 July 1944 from number 11 Base at Sandtoft, 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit. His first operational sortie was against Stuttgart on 28 July 1944, during which raid 39 aircraft were lost. His second sortie on 30th July was a raid on the Normandy area bombing German ground positions in front of the US Army. Webb was killed in action on his third sortie on 26 / 27 August 1944 when his Lancaster LM230, piloted by Flight Lieutenant C. Taylor, was lost without trace whilst taking part in a raid on Kiel, during which 17 aircraft were lost. All of the crew were killed. Webb 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 Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron” 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 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

By admin on June 6, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged anzac, bomber, command, crew, europe, medal, original, raaf, star.

Ww2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal 100% Original Anzac Raaf Raf Bomber Command

Offered is an original WW2 Air Crew Europe Campaign Star. 39 mm wide toned bronze six-pointed faceted star with integral loop for ribbon suspension; the face with the crowned cypher of King and Emperor George VI centrally within a stippled ring inscribed THE AIR CREW EUROPE STAR; the reverse plain; on correct ribbon. Very good condition overall & 100% genuine issued piece. The Star was instituted in 1945 and awarded for operational flying over Europe from bases in the U. For a two-month period between the declaration of war (3 September 1939) and 4 June 1944. The Star was awarded immediately if service was terminated by death, disability or wounding. Anyone qualifying for the Air Crew Europe, Atlantic or France and Germany Stars would be awarded only one the first-earned, with clasp(s) denoting entitlement to the other(s). This is the rarest of the World War II service/campaign medals. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW2 AIR CREW EUROPE STAR MEDAL 100% ORIGINAL ANZAC RAAF RAF BOMBER COMMAND” is in sale since Wednesday, May 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Campaign: WW2
Modified Item: No
Country: Australia
Product Type: Medals
Authenticity: Original
Era: 1940s

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Memorial Scroll RAF

By admin on April 16, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged action, crew, europe, group, killed, medal, memorial, scroll, star.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Memorial Scroll RAF

An original group of World War Two medals to a Royal Air Force Aircraftman 1st Class who was killed in action on 1st November 1943. The medals were awarded to Arthur Wilson who came from Shildon in County Durham. The Air Crew Europe Star. The original memorial scroll named to Aircraftman 1st Class A. Wilson Royal Air Force with some writing, the medals included and the address for Mrs J Wilson on the reverse. A pre-war photo of Arthur Wilson in suit and tie marked AK1 A Wilson RAF KIA on the reverse in pencil. Arthur Wilson was born in 1921 and he was 22 when he died in 1943. His death was registered in Shrewsbury and he is buried at Shildon Cemetery and is commemorated on St John’s Church Shildon war memorial – photos of the memorial shown above. I’m not sure on the actual action that caused his death but this could be researched. It would have been one of his first sorties due to his rank. The medals come with their original ribbons and they have been mounted on a piece of card. 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 Killed in Action Memorial Scroll RAF” is in sale since Sunday, April 7, 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

Named WW2 Purple Heart Medal with Coffin Case Ribbon Bar Lapel Pin Pacific Europe

By admin on April 5, 2019
This entry is filed under named and tagged case, coffin, europe, heart, lapel, medal, named, pacific, purple, ribbon.

Named WW2 Purple Heart Medal with Coffin Case Ribbon Bar Lapel Pin Pacific Europe

Research trail ran cold please see pictures 5-8 for who I suspect received this medal was, no mention in Ohio wounded or KIA lists. Served in both Pacific and European theaters. Not on list of Purple Hearts Reunited. If you are family please contact me. The item “Named WW2 Purple Heart Medal with Coffin Case Ribbon Bar Lapel Pin Pacific Europe” is in sale since Thursday, March 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “jakeman664″ and is located in Williamsport, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Iceland, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Macao, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Featured Refinements: Purple Heart Medal

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Memorial Scroll RAF

By admin on March 9, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged action, crew, europe, group, killed, medal, memorial, scroll, star.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Memorial Scroll RAF

An original group of World War Two medals to a Royal Air Force Aircraftman 1st Class who was killed in action on 1st November 1943. The medals were awarded to Arthur Wilson who came from Shildon in County Durham. The Air Crew Europe Star. The original memorial scroll named to Aircraftman 1st Class A. Wilson Royal Air Force with some writing, the medals included and the address for Mrs J Wilson on the reverse. A pre-war photo of Arthur Wilson in suit and tie marked AK1 A Wilson RAF KIA on the reverse in pencil. Arthur Wilson was born in 1921 and he was 22 when he died in 1943. His death was registered in Shrewsbury and he is buried at Shildon Cemetery and is commemorated on St John’s Church Shildon war memorial – photos of the memorial shown above. I’m not sure on the actual action that caused his death but this could be researched. It would have been one of his first sorties due to his rank. The medals come with their original ribbons and they have been mounted on a piece of card. 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 Killed in Action Memorial Scroll RAF” 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 “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Service: Air Force
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)

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

By admin on March 8, 2019
This entry is filed under australian and tagged australian, crew, europe, group, medals, raaf, star.

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star

WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. Air Crew Europe star. 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star, Defence medal, British war medal and Australian Service Medal. All correctly named in large RAAF impressing. 418366 S G Emery. Comes with 4 colour copy photographs of him, his grave and Clichy Northern cemetery. I can find 6 Ops that he flew in. 25/26-3-44 Aulnoye 5/6-4-44 Toulouse 10/11-4-44 Tours 11/12-4-44 Aachen 18/19-4-44 Juvist 20/21-4-44 La Chappelle (killed). See last photo for the details on his last Op. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings for more Militaria. The item “WW2 Australian RAAF group of 5 medals. KIA 1944. 467 Sqd. Air Crew Europe star” is in sale since Thursday, March 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “commpartsvic” and is located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Campaign: World War II
Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
Modified Item: No
Country: Australia
Product Type: Medals
Authenticity: Original
Era: 1940s

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