British Groups
Lot 3966 SESSION 13 (Friday at 2.30pm) British Groups
Estimate $5,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $6,000
GROUP OF FIVE: Distinguished Flying Medal (GVIR); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; British War Medal 1939-45; Defence Medal 1939-45. 632851 Sgt H.S.Webb RAF on first medal. First medal engraved, remaining medals unnamed. Good very fine.
Sidney Howard Webb. Sergeant No.59 Squadron, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. DFM. L.G.: 28Jan1941 'Sergeant Webb has been the Wireless Operator/Air Gunner to Flt.Lt.R.W.Ayres, D.F.C. and has taken part in a large number of operational flights. He has at all times shown great courage, determination and coolness of a high order and has been of the greatest assistance to his pilot. On one occasion when his guns had been damaged and after he had been slightly wounded in the face, he directed his pilot's evasive manoeuvres while being attacked by twelve Me.109s. The aircraft returned safely to base. On another occasion, although wounded by anti-aircraft fire, he continued to direct the pilot's tactics for the evasion of flak and searchlights and, on the way home, made persistent efforts to repair his wireless set which has been put out of action by shell fire. He has shot down one enemy aircraft and has probably damaged others. He has set a fine example to others and his conduct is worthy of an award.' Together with Goldfish Club embroidered badge, Logbook 17.12.1939 - 12.9.1949, Services & Release book, photographs, original carboard box as mailed.
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