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Auction: 6007 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 424

Pair: Squadron Leader R.J.C. Nedwill, R.A.F. Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., unnamed, base of cross dated ´1941´; New Zealand Memorial Cross (RAF 31469 S/L. R.J.C. Nedwill A.F.C.) extremely fine, the former in Royal Mint case of issue Estimate £ 800-1,000The Recommendation states ´Squadron Leader Richard John Courtney Nedwill has been employed as a flying instructor at No.4 S.F.T.S. for over two years, and is at present in charge of advanced training. He is a most capable pilot and an excellent exponent of the art of front gun attack. By his perseverance and hard work he has produced excellent results. Squadron Leader Nedwill has completed over 1000 hours instruction/ flying.´ Squadron Leader Richard John Courtney Nedwill, A.F.C., born Christchurch, New Zealand; served in 112 Squadron, Royal Air Force; killed 26.3.1941, aged 27; buried in Phaleron War Cemetery, Greece.

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