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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 254

A Second World War A.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant, later Squadron Leader L. H. Poltock, Royal Air Force

Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (365923. F/Sgt. L. H. Poltock. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (Fg. Off. L. H. Poltock. R.A.F.), mounted court-style for wear, pitting, nearly very fine (5)

A.F.M. London Gazette 1 April 1941. The original recommendation states:

'This Airman instructed continuously from June, 1938, to December, 1940, latterly in the Advanced Training Squadron. Throughout the period, he displayed keenness and enthusiasm and proved extremely efficient to his various flight commanders. He set a high standard to his many pupils.'

Leslie Harry Poltock was born 23 June 1908 and went to RAF Halton as an Apprentice. He had been being promoted Flight Sergeant and was serving at No. 1 Service Flying Training School at Netheravon by 1938.

Commissioned Pilot Officer with the General Duties Branch on 19 November 1941, he was promoted Flying Officer 1 October 1942. Advanced Flight Lieutenant on 19 November 1943, he transferred to the Secretarial Branch in 1948. Poltock retired on 9 July 1957 with the rank of Squadron Leader; sold together with copied research including London Gazette entries and copied recommendations for awards.

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Sold for
£1,700

Starting price
£800