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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 49

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (335303. L.A.C. A. E. Greentree. R.A.F.), nearly extremely fine

[B.E.M.] London Gazette 8 June 1944. The original recommendation states:

'This airman is a senior fitter in charge of Inspections and he has been largely responsible for the high serviceability of V.L.R. aircraft at the unit. The standard of work turned out by the men working under him has been of a very high order and his encouragement and devotion to duty have has a direct bearing on the squadron's ability to fulfil its task. Sergeant Greentree has obtained the maximum response from his men, who have willingly worked long hours. He has shown great devotion to duty and he has set a fine example to all'

Albert Edward Greentree was born on 30 August 1904 at Portsmouth, Hampshire. Enlisting on 10 February 1920 as a Boy Entrant. He was posted to No.1 Flying Training School, Netheravon on 26 May 1923 as Aircraftman Class 1. Posted to Iraq in September 1925 and two years later to India on 15 October 1927. Transferred to No. 20 Squadron, based in Peshawar on 20 October, the Squadron was at this time performing an Army Support role. They co-ordinated with a column moving out of Peshwar towards Shabkadar for operations against the Mohmands. Moving on from this posting he joined the School of Naval Co-operation at Lee-On-Solent on 6 December 1930, an institution intended to foster greater cohesion between officers in the air and on the sea. Discharged to Class 'E' Reserve on 9 February 1932, he reenlisted and was transferred to RAF Gosport on 25 August 1939 and transferred to No. 3 Flying Training School at South Cerney on 29 August 1939. Posted No. 17 Operational Training School at Upwood on 28 October 1939 and promoted Corporal later that year on 1 December. Transferring to Canada on 20 May 1941 he was posted to Greenwood on 30 May and promoted Sergeant on 7 October 1942. Greentree joined 86 Squadron on 5 February 1942 at Ballykelly, which flew Liberators on anti-submarine Coastal Patrols. Posted to No.1 Torpedo Training Unit at Turnberry on 24 March 1944, transferring to No.5 Operational Training Unit, again at Turnberry after only a couple of months on 15 May 1944. Having been awarded the B.E.M. in the June 1944 Birthday Honours list, he joined Greentree joined 224 Squadron at St Eval on 24 July 1944, finally he retired on 1 November 1945; sold together with copied service records and B.E.M. recommendation.

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Sold for
£320

Starting price
£60