Other Commonwealth

Lot 2563    SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 25TH NOV)    Other Commonwealth

Estimate $3,500
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SOLD $4,500

CANADA, DFM Group of Ten: Distinguished Flying Medal (GVIR Ind:Imp); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45, with Maple Leaf clasp; Korea Medal 1950-53; United Nations Korea Medal 1950-53; General Service Medal (EIIR), - clasp - Malaya; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR). Can/R.252961. F/Sgt. J.D.Dixon. R.C.A.F. on first medal, second to sixth and eighth medals unnamed as issued, 4015010 F.Sgt. J.D.Dixon. RAF. on seventh medal, and 4015010 Sgt. J.D.Dixon. R.A.F. on last two medals. All named medals engraved. Mounted on a display card, very fine - extremely fine.

Together Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Air Gunner embroidered half wing badge; Royal Canadian Air Force Operational Wings award pin-back badge.

DFM: Supplement to LG 21/9/1945, p4706 - to Can/R.252961 Flt Sgt. John Dallas Dixon, RCAF, No.427 (RCAF) Sqn.

Recommendation: This Air Gunner has completed 29 heavy operational bombing attacks against the enemy and his work at all times has been of an extremely high calibre. He possesses coolness and displays exceptional fearlessness in the face of danger and his cheerful confidence, loyalty and devotion to duty has inspired a high standard of morale not only in his crew but to all who come in contact with him. In view of Flight Sergeant Dixon's splendid record, I recommend that he be awarded the non-immediate Distinguished Flying Medal. (19 April 1945)

Remarks by Station Commander: Flight Sergeant Dixon is an extremely capable Air Gunner with a fine operational record. Possessing a fine offensive spirit and a cheerful disposition, he has been an inspiring influence on the rest of the crew. He has been a decided asset to the squadron. Recommended for the non-immediate Distinguished Flying Medal.

RCAF Operation Wings: On the authority of the Chief of the Air Staff Flight Sergeant J.D.Dixon has been awarded the Operational Wings of the Royal Canadian Air Force in recognition of gallant service, in that he has completed a tour of operational duty in action against the enemy. (The research includes a copy of the page of a book which explains this award. The award to Flt Sgt Dixon is recorded on his service file.)

John Dallas Dixon, shop assistant, age 18, born at Auburn, Sydney, NSW; Enl.19Feb1937 at Taree, NSW in 13Bn, Aust Militia, service no.257374; Trf to 61 Fd Bty 01May1937; Disch.24Mar1939; Enl.28Apr1943 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in RCAF (Special Reserve); awarded Air Gunner badge 12Mar1944; Emb.13Mar1944; various postings including 427 Sqn 31Oct1944; Disch.11Jun1947 at rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class; no details of service with RAF known; Died 06Oct1987 as recorded by the Legion Branch at Weymouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

With professional research including Australian and Canadian Service Files.