Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Second World War A.F.M. awarded to Flight Sergeant M. K. Leary, R.A.F.V.R., a flying instructor with No. 16 Elementary Flying Training School

Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (1580043 F/Sgt. M. K. Leary. R.A.F.) mounted on original investiture pin, nearly extremely fine £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals (The Property of a Gentleman).

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A.F.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946.

The Flying Training Command recommendation states:

‘1580043 Flight Sergeant Marshall Knealle Leary, R.A.F.V.R., No. 16 E.F.T.S. This airman has proved an efficient and keen flying instructor. He has completed more flying in the last six months than any other instructor at this unit and takes every opportunity of putting in even only a short flight. His work has been of great value to the unit.’