A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR TO No.11 BALLOON COMPANY, R.A.F. A Fi...

by Lawrence Fine Art Auctioneers Ltd, Crewkerne
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A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR TO No.11 BALLOON COMPANY, R.A.F. A First World War pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 19386 Pte 1. H. Peppercorn R.A.F. Herbert Peppercorn was born on the 29th April 1893, he enlisted as a civilian into the Royal Flying Corps on the 26th January 1916 before transferring to the R.A.F. He is recorded with the rank of Air Mechanic 1st Class and Motorcyclist with No.11 Balloon Company with seniority from 24th April 1918. With a 1939-45 Star and ribbon for Second World War Medal, unnamed as issued, and a telegram 'Send complete civies discharge through - Bert' dated 22nd September 1941. With school attendance medals named to H. Peppercorn for 1900, 1901 and 1902. Also a ladies pocket watched, named inside the cover to Hannah Tudor, Lusitannia Medal in case of issue, a pair of binoculars and a large pottery RAF mug by A.J. Wilkinson Ltd, Royal Staffordshire Pottery. Herbert Peppercorn's sons General Service Medal is included in this auction at lot 488 *Condition: Watch not working. Binoculars distressed, mug with chip to the base. Other items in good order.

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Auction Date:
25th May 23 at 10am BST

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