Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Wing Commander E. G. J. Neaves, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, late East Kent Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (G-14827 Pte. E. G. J. Neaves. E. Kent R.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Act. Wg. Cdr. E. G. J. Neaves. R.A.F.V.R.) generally good very fine and better (7) £200-£240

Ernest George James Neaves was born in West Dulwich, London in 1899 and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion, East Kent Regiment during the Great War. On 9 August 1938 he was granted a commission as Pilot Officer on probation in the Equipment Branch of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve and was graded Pilot Officer on 9 August 1939. He was promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on 9 February 1940, Temporary Squadron Leader on 1 March 1942, and War Substantive Squadron Leader on 30 August 1944. He relinquished his commission on 10 February 1954, retaining the rank of Wing Commander. He died at Worthing Hospital in 1980.

Sold with a peak cap badge and a VR shoulder badge; and copied research.