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№ 654

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18 May 2011

Hammer Price:
£50

Three: attributed to Sergeant W. A. L. Davidson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, killed in action, North Africa, 28 March 1941

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, all unnamed, extremely fine (3) £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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William Alexander Davidson was born in Mussourie, United Provinces, India on 18 April 1918. An Insurance Official by occupation, he enlisted into the R.A.F.V.R. on 16 May 1939. Serving as a Flight Sergeant flying Blenheim IV’s of No. 203 Squadron, he was killed in action in North Africa on 28 March 1941. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial. He was the son of Mr & Mrs W. L. L. Davidson of Exmouth, Devon.

With original condolence slip named to ‘Sergeant W. A. L. Davidson’ and copied service papers.