Six: Squadron Leader F. H. Pearce, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, who was Mentioned in Despatches for the Waziristan in 1924

India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, with M.I.D. oak leaf, this loose (206462. Sjt. F. H. Pearce. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (206462 Sgt. F. H. Pearce. R.A.F.) small edge bruise to the last, otherwise very fine and better (6) £300-£400

M.I.D. London Gazette 30 May 1924.

Francis Henry Pearce was born at Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, on 15 May 1889 and joined the Royal Flying Corps on 1 November 1917, being recorded as an Aero Rigger and Corporal Mechanic in the R.A.F. Muster Roll for 1918. He was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service during the operations in Waziristan in 1924, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1933. He continued in service in the R.A.F and was appointed Warrant Officer on 20 September 1935m, before being commissioned a probationary Flying Officer (Engineer) on 12 June 1939. He was advanced War Substantive Flight Lieutenant on 12 June 1942; and Temporary Squadron Leader on 1 January 1946. He relinquished his commission on retirement on 16 May 1947, and was granted the rank of Squadron Leader. He died in Wolverhampton on 4 October 1977.