Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare post-war A.F.M. group of four awarded to Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman J. H. Guppy, Fleet Air Arm, who served with 845 Naval Air Squadron - the ‘Junglies’ - as a Commando Helicopter Squadron in Borneo during the 1960’s

Air Force Medal, E.II.R. (CPOACMN J H Guppy F886780L); Coronation 1953; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (FX.886780 J. H. Guppy. P.O.A.F. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (FX.886780 J. H. Guppy. P.O.A.F. (0)(A). H.M.S. Seahawk.) mounted for wear incorrectly in this order, generally very fine (4) £3,000-£4,000

A.F.M. London Gazette 1 January 1976.

John Hiram Guppy served with the Fleet Air Arm, including with 845 Naval Air Squadron in Borneo. The Squadron operated as a Commando Helicopter Squadron flying Westland Wessex’s over Borneo between 1962-1965. Helping troops to patrol huge areas, the Squadron acquired the nickname ‘Junglies’ as a consequence of their time operating over Borneo.

Guppy subsequently served at H.M.S. Seahawk (R.N.A.S. Culdrose, Cornwall), and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman.

Approximately 5 A.F.M.’s awarded to the Royal Navy 1953-1979.