Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Warrant Officer A. E. Brown, Royal Air Force

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue ((357126) W/O. A. E. Brown. R.A.F.) mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (5) £160-£200

M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1944.

Anthony Ernest Brown was born in Newcastle in November 1901, and apprenticed to Sir W. G. Whitworth & Co. Limited in November 1917. He enlisted as a Fitter (Aero-Engine) in the Royal Air Force, 11 January 1924. Brown advanced to Corporal in December 1931, and to Flight Sergeant in December 1939. He served at R.A.F. Cosford and R.A.F. Halton in an instructor capacity, prior to serving at R.A.F. Manston, November 1940 - January 1943. Subsequent postings included with 543 Squadron, March - October 1943, and 541 Squadron, October 1943 - February 1944. Brown advanced to Temporary Warrant Officer in December 1941, and to Warrant Officer in December 1946. He was discharged 21 October 1949 (awarded L.S. & G.C. 11 January 1942), and in later life lived at 105 Cauldwell Lane, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay.

Sold with the following original documents: M.I.D. Certificate, dated 14 January 1944; Air Officer Commanding in Chief, B.A.F.O. (Germany) Certificate of Appreciation, dated 2 March 1946; named War Office Certificate of Appreciation for services in the Home Guard, 1952-1956; R.A.F. Certificate of Service and Discharge; recipient’s Indenture of Apprenticeship to Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Limited, dated 24 November 1917 and other ephemera.