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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 586

(x) Five: Squadron Leader F. Schofield, Royal Air Force, who was 'Mentioned' on 1 January 1946

Defence and War Medals 1939-45 with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Sqn. Ldr. F. Schofield. R.A.F.); Coronation 1953; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (348317. F/Sgt. F. Scofield. R.A.), mounted as worn, light contact marks to the last, otherwise very fine and better (5)

M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1946.

Frederick Schofield was commissioned from the ranks to be Flying Officer in the Administrative and Special Duties Branch on 25 August 1941 with the number 46436. He was promoted Flight Lieutenant on 1 September 1942 and was mentioned in that rank in late 1945. Further advanced Squadron Leader on 1 August 1947, Schofield later retired on 10 October 1953.

Sold together with his corresponding miniature awards.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£140

Starting price
£110