28th Aug, 2020 13:15
The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction
A WWII MEDAL GROUP AWARDED TO CORPORAL JOHN R. AITKEN R.A.F.
AMENDMENT: WWII MEDAL GROUP AWARDED TO CORPORAL JOHN R. AITKEN R.A.F.,
comprising the George V British Empire Medal (inscribed '528206...') cased, the 1939-45 Medal, the Defence Medal, The Africa Star, The 1939-45 Star, four photographs of him in uniform, a framed certificate of the King's order for his name to be published in the London Gazette, 1945, as well an article detailing 'On one occasion Corporal Aitken assisted in rendering harmless a D.A. bomb, which was still "ticking", and which was discovered in a workshop over 24hours after three other bombs of a similar type had exploded in it. Some 20-30 minutes were spent in rendering this bomb harmless, and throughout this period Corporal Aitken's behaviour was exemplary.'
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Sold for £900
Estimated at £200 - £300
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