Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.F.C. group of four awarded to Captain R. T. Fagan, a bomber pilot with 82 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force

Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. R. T. Fagan, A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. T. Fagan. R.A.F.) silicone residue requires removal from reverse of all four medals, otherwise extremely fine (4) £1,800-£2,200

D.F.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919. For services as a pilot with No. 82 Squadron on the Morlancourt sector of the Western Front.

Ray Templar Fagan served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps in France from 29 July 1915; appointed Flying Officer, 15 August 1917, with seniority from 24 August 1916; No 4 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps; to No. 82 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, 18 November 1917; to be Temporary Captain whilst employed as Captain (Flying), 2 April 1918. On 20 June 1918, whilst on a bombing operation east of Morlancourt, his Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8 was damaged by anti-aircraft fire, both pilot and observer (Lieut. M. H. Ely) unhurt.

Sold with limited research and two photographs of the recipient, one aboard a plane.