British Groups

Lot 4893    Session 15 ( 7.30pm Thursday 20th November)    British Groups

Estimate $9,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $16,000

CGM GROUP OF FIVE: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (GVIR); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45. 1515563 Sgt. E.D. Durrans R.A.F. on first medal, other medals unnamed as issued. Named medal impressed. Display mounted, ribbons stained, otherwise very fine.

Together with Bomber Command Medal, unnamed.

CGM: LG 9/5/1944 to 1515563 Sergeant Edward Dyson Durrans, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 90 Squadron.

Citation: 'This airman was the wireless operator of an aircraft detailed for a sortie one night in April, 1944. On the return flight the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Sergeant Durrans was severely wounded by flying fragments of shrapnel. Although suffering acutely and affected by the loss of blood, Sergeant Durrans would not leave his post and continued working his wireless apparatus until the aircraft reached the English coast. His courage, fortitude and utter disregard for his own welfare set an example in keeping with the best traditions of the Royal Air Force.'