Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘1945’ D.F.C. group of five attributed to Flight Lieutenant, late Warrant Officer, S. A. Anderson, 15 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer, a Halifax and Lancaster flight engineer who flew in at least 53 operational sorties, including a tour with 161 (Special Duties) Squadron

Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1944’, mounted on investiture pin, in Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with Engineer’s Brevet, nearly extremely fine (5) £1,200-£1,600

D.F.C. London Gazette 25 May 1945.
The original recommendation states: ‘Warrant Office Anderson is Flight Engineer in Flight Lieutenant Rosenhain’s crew and has completed 45 operational sorties totalling 272 hrs. 10 mins. On his first tour with 161 Squadron he completed 32 sorties, all on Halifax aircraft. On joining the Squadron, he crewed up with Flight Lieutenant Rosenhain and has since completed 13 sorties. A resourceful and courageous engineer whose infectious enthusiasm is largely responsible for the magnificent co-operation that exists in his crew. He has also rendered valuable assistance to his leader. He is recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Remarks of Station Commander: This Warrant Officer has set an excellent example to the other aircrew members of his Squadron.’

Sidney A. Anderson served as a Flight Engineer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War. He carried out training at St. Athan and Marston Moor at the end of 1942, before being posted for operational flying to 161 (Special Duties) Squadron (Halifaxes) at Tempsford in December 1942. Anderson flew in 32 operational sorties with the Squadron between April - November 1943, including ‘supplying arms, spies etc. to the European Underground Movements. These included operations over Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, France, Poland, Czechslovakia, Italy and Corsica.’ (Recipient’s Resume included in lot refers).

Having completed his first tour of operations, Anderson returned to operational flying with 15 Squadron (Lancasters) at Mildenhall in December 1944. He flew in 21 operational sorties with the Squadron, including: Trier; Cologne; Koblenz; Vohwinkel (2); Krefeld (2); Saarbrucken; Enkerschwick; Wanne Eickel; Sterkrade; Munchen-Gladbach and Wiesbaden.

Anderson was awarded the D.F.C., commissioned, and left the service in 1950 having advanced to Flight Lieutenant.

Sold with named Buckingham Palace enclosure for D.F.C.; a short typed Resume compiled by and signed by the recipient; file of copied research including the relevant ORB entries and a photographic image of recipient’s crew.