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  eBay Fakes

  By xxx · Posted 5 minutes ago

  the schrägstich faker? https://www.ebay.de/itm/315416296692?itmmeta=01J0GP6XAXE7VWKYHB64ESZJDC&hash=item497046bcf4:g:akwAAOSwJIxmX4uF&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Ii9TY4VZKIrJUkZIMo%2FwW10rlCaMG1nEVcLUNBFt4FhaBK%2Bbb9CM9325VbF8U1V8xRwHA%2FIA6j9Ifai7bMCQKBuOCAqHjK342GoqKnktUJndwGGhvQ6SX9mCUJIPj6lQFBPBKYqx3sNPJieNeUoqX3uJT81a7ErXNvOiKadLXOD11VDMlsSLeV9SObPgEH21%2BAw%2BFGY4IMQGwuhIb3u1J%2FvmCMI5hvFFgtqqU5iFi%2Fq7Z8QMA8%2B8Eo%2BWr7AscULUMeRs%2FcAxWyEJkg8XKS7p%2Fw6rRR5DEsUdBKQmjSCaUfS|tkp%3ABk9SR8TVm5aEZA    
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  Lieut. E.J. Phillips, MC

  By archie777 · Posted 47 minutes ago

  Military Cross (MC) (Geo.V): “Lieut. E.J. Phillips, July 19th 1916” MC LONDON GAZETTE 26 SEPTEMBER 1916   “In the Book Pyramids & Poppies by P. Digby Page 136 – “Col. Thackeray and his 2 remaining Officers both wounded and 120 men left Delville Wood” and in the book “Delville Wood” by Ian Uys there are numerous references to Lt. Phillips and on page 265 there is the following paragraph;   “Edward Phillips was one of the two wounded Officers who emerged on the 20th with Col. Thackeray. He was awarded the MC in September 1916. On October 13 dangerously wounded at Butte de Warlen Court from which he died on the 16th of October”.   He is confirmed on the Nominal Roll of Infantry Officers at the Somme in July 1916 and he is confirmed on the list of Delville Wood decorations for his MC. On page 6 of  the book “Delville Wood” is a group photo on which Lt. Phillips can be seen.  Edward Phillips was one of the last three officers to leave The Wood.
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  Major Owen Park Gray, DFC

  By archie777 · Posted 57 minutes ago

  Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) (Geo.VI) dated 1944; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; WM; ASM 47416 O.P. Gray   DFC LONDON GAZETTE 14 NOVEMBER 1944 “Major Owen Park Gray (47416V), South African Air Force, No. 17 (S.A.A.F.) (Flight commander; sorties 93; flying hours 572.) This officer, who is now on his second tour of operational duty, has an outstanding operational record. He has accomplished particularly good work during recent operations. In August, 1944, Major Gray located 4 enemy vessels off Savona.   Despite appalling weather, he flew at low level over the heavily defended port of Savona and delivered a telling attack. Later in the same month he participated in a highly successful attack on the oil refinery and dockyard of Port St. Louis du Rhone. At all times Major Gray has maintained a high standard of operational efficiency in his flight.” Owen Park Gray was born in Escourt on 5 May 1907. He enlisted in the ACF in 1923 and served with the Natal Carbineers for four years. On 29 June 1938 he attested for service with the SAAF as a Pupil Pilot. He served as a Signal Officer with 11 Squadron in East Africa and subsequently briefly with 21 Squadron in Egypt before returning to the Union in August 1942. Returning to the Middle East in December he was posted 17 Squadron on 27 January 1943 serving with the Squadron in Aden, the Mediterranean and in Italy. No. 17 Squadron was reformed on 8 October 1942 at Zwartkop.   It then moved to Aden, where it was equipped with Bristol Blenheims, using them to fly anti-submarine patrols for five months. In May 1943 these aircraft were flown to Egypt and distributed to other units, while No 17 Squadron's pilots were dispersed amongst transport units.   The squadron came back together in August 1943 when it received its Lockheed Venturas. These were used to fly anti-submarine patrols from bases in Palestine, in April 1944 the squadron moved to the western Mediterranean - first to Gibraltar and then quickly on to Bone. For the rest of the year the squadron flew anti shipping patrols off the southern French and northern Italian coasts as well as carrying out bombing raids on coastal targets.   Gray was promoted Temporary Captain on 27 May 1942 and as Temporary Major on 22 March 1944 while filling the post of Flight Commander in No. 17 Squadron. 
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  Hungarian 40th Anniversary Medal

  By gjw · Posted 58 minutes ago

  Great info Steve!  Many thanks!!   Thanks again all for the comments and wonderful info!   Stay well my friends!   Greg
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  Lieutenant Lewis Masterman Jacobs, DFC

  By archie777 · Posted 1 hour ago

  Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) (Geo.VI) dated 1944; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star (clasp North Africa 1942-43); Italy Star; DM; WM; ASM 27810 L.M. Jacobs  DFC LONDON GAZETTE 7 JANUARY 1944 “Lieutenant Lewis Masterman Jacobs 27810 12 Squadron S.A.A.F.   An Observer, outstanding for his determination and skill, Lieutenant Jacobs has led his squadron on many occasions.   Regardless of enemy opposition or adverse weather he has invariably released his bombs with great precision. At all times he has set an excellent example of courage and devotion to duty.”  Lewis Masterman Jacobs was born in 1917 and educated in Natal. He was the son of Captain L.M. Jacobs, DSO and bar who had served with the South African Infantry in France during WWI. He joined the Witwatersrand Rifles on 8 July 1940 and transferred to the S.A.A.F. on 1 April 1941. He qualified as Navigator in September 19 and served with No. 12 Squadron in North Africa, taking part in the invasion of Sicily and Italy.    Returned to the Union in October 1943, but was back in Egypt in November training on Marauders and Baltimore aircraft. Transferred to 55 Squadron. He was shot down and reported missing on a night raid on Vigodarzere over Italy on 19 February 1945.  From Logbook: “Bombed and strafed. A/C holed & set on fire STB engine by 20 mm flak – successful belly landing. Crew unhurt – kept by partisans in area foothills north of Vincenza from 22/2 till 2/5.”