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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 256

A rare Second World War A.F.M. group of five awarded to Air Sergeant N. H. O'D. Robson-Garth, South African Air Force

Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (97353 VT/Air Sgt. N. H. O'D. Robson Garth, S.A.A.F.); 1939-45 star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal 1939-45, campaign medals officially inscribed (97353 N. H. O'D. Robson-Garth), mounted as worn, first with minor official correction, very fine (4)

A.F.M. London Gazette 3 January 1946. The original recommendation states:

'Air Sergeant Robson-Garth has over 3700 hours flying to his credit during the course of which he has proved himself an extremely efficient and reliable Wireless Operator. He has always carried out his duties in a most efficient and willing manner and has proved himself time and again in conditions of bad weather flying to be an invaluable asset to the crew in obtaining navigational aid, etc., to overcome this difficulty. It is strongly recommended that he be awarded the Air Force Medal.'

Niell Hugh O'Doherty Robson-Garth was born at Durban, South Africa on 30 June 1919 the son of Francis Wayne Robson-Garth. Having worked as an Insurance Clerk he enlisted with the Union Defence Force in June 1940 and was posted to a Radio Signalling School on 10 June. Upon qualifying Robson-Garth was posted first to No. 50 then No. 51 Flights part of 1 Bomber Transport Brigade before it became 5 Wing in February 1941. Promoted Air Corporal on 1 January 1941 while still serving with 50 Flight. Posted to 5 Wing on 16 March 1941, this unit was involved in the 'Shuttle Service' between the East African Theatre and South Africa ensuring a steady flow of men and material. Promoted Temporary Air Sergeant on 20 July 1943, Robson-Garth continued to serve with 5 Wing throughout the course of the war. Serving in East, West and North Africa he also spent time with No. 22 Squadron on coastal patrols in 1943. Discharged on 21 November 1945; sold together with S.A.A.F. cap badge; Radio Operator's half-wing; S.A.A.F. Radio Operator's half wing (bi-lingual type); S.A.A.F. shoulder title and S.A.A.F. 22 Squadron badge. Along with copied research including attestation, service records and the recommendation for his AFM.

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Sold for
£1,300

Starting price
£800