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23 The Outstanding North West Frontier 1935 ‘Crowned Head’ D.F.M. Group of Seven to B.2b and Wapiti Air Gunner, Warrant Officer D.R. Woolnough, 20 Squadron, Royal Air Force a) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R., 2nd ‘Crowned Head’ type (506286 L.A.C. D.R. Woolnough. R.A.F.) b) India General Service 1908-35, three clasps, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933, North West Frontier 1935, M.I.D. Oak Leaf (506286. A.C.1. D.R. Woolnough. R.A.F.) c) 1939-1945 Star d) Air Crew Europe Star e) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaf f) Defence Medal g) R.A.F. Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R. (W/O. D.R. Woolnough. (506286) R.A.F.), light contact marks overall, therefore generally very fine, mounted court-style for wear in this order, with recipient’s R.A.F. Certificate of Service and several photographic images including a portrait image of recipient in uniform (lot) £6,000-8,000 D.F.M. London Gazette 8.5.1936 506286 L.A.C. Woolnough D.R. No. 20 (AC) Squadron, R.A.F. Peshawar, ‘For valuable services rendered in the field in connection with the Mohmand Operations, N.W.F. of India 1935’ M.I.D. London Gazette 7.2.1936 Woolnough, No.506286 Leading Aircraftman (now Corporal) D.R., No. 20 (A.C.) Squadron, ‘For distinguished services rendered in the field in connection with the LoeAgra Operations, North West Frontier of India, during the period 23rd February to 13th April, 1935.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 14.6.1945 506286 Woolnough, D.R., W/O, R.A.F.
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