Groups and Single Decorations for Gallantry

In order to view full details and any additional images for this lot as well as place advanced bids or bid live, please click here to view this lot on the auctioneer's websiteA Great War ‘Western Front’ D.F.C. group of four awarded to Captain R. T. Fagan, a bomber pilot with 82 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. R. T. Fagan, A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. T. Fagan. R.A.F.) silicone residue requires removal from reverse of all four medals, otherwise extremely fine (4) £1,800-£2,200 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919. For services as a pilot with No. 82 Squadron on the Morlancourt sector of the Western Front. Ray Templar Fagan served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps in France from 29 July 1915; appointed Flying Officer, 15 August 1917, with seniority from 24 August 1916; No 4 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps; to No. 82 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, 18 November 1917; to be Temporary Captain whilst employed as Captain (Flying), 2 April 1918. On 20 June 1918, whilst on a bombing operation east of Morlancourt, his Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8 was damaged by anti-aircraft fire, both pilot and observer (Lieut. M. H. Ely) unhurt. Sold with limited research and two photographs of the recipient, one aboard a plane.