Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1940 ‘Military Division’ B.E.M. group of four awarded to Squadron Leader W. N. Gibson, 9 Squadron, Royal Air Force

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (Act. Flt. W. N. Gibson. R.A.F.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Act. Flt. Lt. W. N. Gibson. R.A.F.) mounted for display, very fine (4) £300-£400

B.E.M. London Gazette 11 July 1940:

‘For services rendered in recent operations.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 28 May 1943.

William Noel Gibson was born in Westbourne, Sussex in December 1907. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1924, and advanced to Acting Flight Lieutenant in February 1940. Gibson was serving with 9 Squadron (Wellingtons) operating from Waddington when he was recommended for the B.E.M. He advanced to Flying Officer in March 1942 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in the same year), and advanced to Squadron Leader in November 1947.

Gibson retired in January 1957, joined BAC as an engineer, and in later life resided at 61 Highfield, Letchworth. He died in February 1982.