Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The British War Medal awarded to 2nd Lieutenant Arthur Le Roy Dean, a pilot with 64 Squadron who was injured in a flying accident on 8 August 1917, whilst flying a Sopwith Pup and died from his injuries the following day

British War Medal 1914-20 (2. Lieut. A. Le R Dean.) together with R.F.C. badge by ‘Firmin London’ and a small bronze and enamel R.F.C. fob badge, extremely fine (3) £100-£140

Arthur Le Roy Dean was a native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and served as a pilot with 64 Squadron Royal Flying Corps. He died on 9 August 1917, of injuries received the previous day whilst flying Sopwith Pup No. B1788, and is buried in Docking (St Mary) Churchyard, Norfolk. Sold with copied Medal Index Card which confirms sole entitlement of B.W.M.