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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 285

(x) The British War Medal awarded to Sergeant M. Jones, Royal Air Force, whose gallantry over France in 1918 saw him earn a D.F.M.

British War Medal 1914-20 (319670. Sergt. M. Jones. R.A.F.), light contact marks, very fine

[D.F.M.] London Gazette 3 December 1918:

'On 16th September, this non-commissioned officer displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty. In an engagement with a Fokker formation he was wounded in the arm; not realising this, the pilot directed Sgt. Jones to climb on to the right wing to steady the machine, which was almost out of control, owing to the aileron controls being shot away, and was side-slipping down over enemy territory. This he did, and the pilot regained control of the machine, and landed safely at the aerodrome. By this time, Sgt. Jones was almost fainting from loss of blood.'

Meyrick Jones was born in 1899 and attested with the Royal Air Force at age 18 on 8 August 1917. He earned his D.F.M. for gallantry displayed on 16 September 1918. During this engagement Jones suffered a wound to his right arm whilst in action, and afterwards spent time recovering in a Military Hospital. Jones was discharged on 24 February 1919 and returned to his home at 160 Fordwych Road, Cricklewood, London.

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£180

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£40