Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Eight: Squadron Leader H. A. Paton, Royal Air Force

India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (560205. Cpl. H. A. Paton. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Flt. Lt. H. A. Paton. R.A.F.) mounted as originally worn, generally very fine (8) £160-£200

Hugh Alexander Paton initially served in the ranks and advanced to Flight Sergeant, before being commissioned Pilot Officer on probation in October 1940. He advanced to Flying Officer in December 1941, and to Squadron Leader in August 1947.