Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War Air Bomber’s D.F.M. group of six awarded to Flight Sergeant (later Pilot Officer) H. G. Webb, 196 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1163111 F/Sgt. H. G. Webb, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these last five all privately named ‘1163111 F./Sgt. Herbert G. Webb. No. 196 Sqdn. R.A.F.’, mounted as worn, Sellotape deposits to the reverses, otherwise good very fine (6) £1,400-£1,800

D.F.M. London Gazette 15 October 1943.

The original recommendation states: ‘Sorties 58, Flying hours 364. Air Bomber.
Flight Sergeant Webb has taken part in a large number of operational sorties against targets in Germany and the Middle East. Since joining this squadron, this airman has been employed as a Bomb Aimer in which capacity he has proved himself to be most efficient and has fully contributed to the success achieved by his crew. It is strongly recommended that this airman’s operational record be recognised by the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’

Herbert George Webb was appointed Pilot Officer (on probation) on 27 April 1944 (London Gazette 20 June 1944 refers).