1914 Star (582 1/A.M. O. F. V. Bowyer, R.F.C.) nearly extremely fine £160-200

Oliver Francis Vernon Bowyer was born in the Parish of Warfield, Bracknell, Berkshire. Whilst serving in the 4th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, he attested for for service in the Royal Flying Corps at Great Yarmouth, on 1 February 1913, aged 21 years, 2 months. He was posted to No.3 Squadron in 5 April 1913 and was appointed an Air Mechanic 1st Class on 1 November the same year. With the onset of war, he served with No.3 Squadron based at Houges, near St. Omer, Northern France and on 15 February was promoted to Corporal. He was killed in a bomb explosion at Merville Aerodrome on 12 March 1915, being one of eight members of the squadron killed in a bomb handling accident. He was buried in the Chocques Military Cemetery. Sold with copied service papers and other research.