Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Attributed to Sergeant J. E. Beedles, 205 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who died on 11 June 1943, when his Catalina was forced to ditch in the Indian Ocean

1939-45 Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45, generally very fine (3) £60-£80

Edward John Beedles, a native of Bebington, Cheshire, served with 205 Squadron, Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and died on 11 June 1943, when his Catalina IB FP255 was forced to ditch in the Indian Ocean. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

Sold with a colour tinted photograph, believed to be of the recipient; a brass R.A.F. Cap badge; R.A.F. brass Apprentice sleeve badge; Sergeant stripes; R.A.F. button; small Spitfire lapel badge; and an unused Air Gunners embroidered half wings badge

Note: Although originally acquired from the recipient’s family, this lot is not accompanied by any named condolence slip or paperwork or to properly attribute these medals.