Hi,
in my collection I have a set of WW2 type (Kings crown) RAF wings.
I bought them from someone who also had the box for the pilot’s service medals but only sold me the wings. (The pilot was a Canadian serving in the RAF).
I wrote to the RAF records months ago but received a reply saying that the records are private and only family members can view them.
The only information I have is what was written on the service medal box:
The medal list shows his service number as 152862
F/Lt. R. Wardell
348 Marten St.
Banff
Alberta
Canada
Is there any more information I can get somewhere without haveing to pretend to be a relative 🙂
cheers,
-John
By: Flightpath - 2nd September 2008 at 04:47
Great, thanks Kev35,
If you ever find out where he was posted please let me know!
For those interested, here’s some of my WW2 collection………
cheers,
-John
By: kev35 - 1st September 2008 at 23:04
The London Gazette for 28th January 1944 confirms his appointment as a Pilot Officer in the General Duties Branch of the RAFVR and grants him promotion to Flying Officer as a war substantive rank.
Regards,
kev35
By: Flightpath - 1st September 2008 at 21:41
Thanks Peter,
I just had a quick look, if he served with the RCAF it would be easier but he was an RAF officer.
cheers,
-John
By: Peter Clare - 1st September 2008 at 20:50
Might be worth having a look here….
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-909.007-e.html
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September 1, 2008 at 8:14 pm