A SECOND WORLD WAR AND LATER GROUP OF SEVEN TO A DECORATED O...

Hammer

£440

A SECOND WORLD WAR AND LATER GROUP OF SEVEN TO A DECORATED OFFICER WITH THE NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE. A group of seven comprising M.B.E. on second type military ribbon, a British Empire medal on second type military ribbon, Pacific Star, Defence and War medals, New Zealand War service medal, all unnamed as issued and an R.A.F. Long Service and good conduct medal named to 70938 Flt. Lt J.W. Noble. Mounted court style as worn. With matching miniatures. With a collection of photographs, supporting literature and two pairs of epaulettes.
John William Noble (1924-2018) had a highly successful career in the New Zealand Air Force rising from the ranks to the position of Squadron Leader. Initially he joined the Army before transferring to the NZAF on the 18th of May 1943 with the trade of Telephone Mechanic. Later training as a photographer, with the rank of Sergeant, it was for his outstanding work in this trade that he was awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours List for 1956. Commissioned as a Pilot Officer on the 28th Feb 1956 he was appointed Personnel Officer at Hobsonville on the 26th April 1956. A Staff post at RNZAF Headquarters followed with promotion to Flight Lieutenant. His M.B.E. was awarded in the New Years Honours List in 1963 for his excellent service to the RNZAF. Further training followed at Staff College with a number of different posts before a posting to Singapore where he was appointed Officer Commanding the RNZAF Support Squadron. He retired in 1974 after 30 years of service and with an exemplary record. A popular Officer who used his management and accountancy skills to good effect in civilian life. Sold with a collection of photographs including photographs of Noble with Her Majesty the Queen and Lord Mountbatten. John William Noble's Commission to the rank of Pilot Officer. Service record and other documents, a framed New Zealand Air Force crest, framed and glazed, 41.5 x 31cm, and two presentation tankards from colleagues.
provenance: The family of Squadron Leader Noble.

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Medals as worn, supporting material in generally good condition. Frame of crest damaged.