Sadly, it is not a medal but a badge of recognition. I'm not nitpicking but it should have been a proper medal rather than a lapel badge.
Thank you, and yes Babycham for everyone :)
Do the papers state any sub-unit? Or what his duties were?
Owen posted some great pics some time ago http://ww2chat.com/forums/war-air/2003-battle-britain-memorial.html
Adrian, here are the directions Battle of Britain London Monument - Monument Location Details Annie, there have been a number of local events,...
He was not a POW Name HOWARTH, MILNER OSWALD Service Australian Army Service Number NX201264 Date of Birth 13 May 1925 Place of Birth...
Weeelll some of us get rather excited by these things :peep: http://ww2chat.com/forums/your-collectibles/513-my-signed-books.html :becky:
With appropriate linking to source as due recognition, and in quotes, it is usually ok. But best to just post the relevant section if an article is...
Thank you Annie. I am rather cheeky and use his aircraft's name (and his wife's) as my username on a couple of forums.
Allow me a moment of smugness but I've just bought a signed copy of this book!! :Booty:
I still think it is a shame that he wasn't awarded due recognition http://ww2chat.com/forums/other-conflicts-pre-1939/2419-no-vc-simpson.html
Finally had a chance to look at these today. I agree that in death they should be accorded the same respect and dignity as "our" boys.
New Dambusters book ready for take-off A new book featuring first-hand accounts of the Dambusters raid is to be published. Bestselling author...
:) The article was reprinted in Plaque will honour Dambuster Richard - Ripley Today nd they were obviously clever enough to correct the mistake!
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few Please remember all those young men and women who gave their lives for...
FT.com / Home UK / UK - At Last, A Place For An Unsung War Hero In Trafalgar Square
It looks like a well maintained and tranquil place. John, if you isit then post some pics
Breaking News - Hub Canada - Canadian computer IT consumer electronics information A new online resource on World War One has recently been...
Wartime rocket dumped at rubbish tip POLICE have warned the public not to hoard potentially dangerous ammunition after the discovery of a Second...
Just checking we were awke? ;)
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