Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Chief Observer R. G. Stoneham, Royal Observer Corps, late Corporal, Royal Flying Corps, a veteran of the Great War with 27 and 32 Squadrons in France, and who served with Group No. 10 (Exeter), Royal Observer Corps during the Battle of Britain in 1940

British War and Victory Medals (10891. Cpl. R. G. Stoneman. R.A.F.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue (Reginald Stoneman.); Royal Observer Corps Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue (Chief Observer. R. G. Stoneman.) mounted on card for display, generally good very fine (5) £240-£280

Reginald George Stoneman was born in North Tawton, Devon in August 1896. He enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps in October 1915, and served throughout the conflict as a Sail Maker/Fabric Worker, advancing to Corporal in November 1917. Stoneman served with the Royal Flying Corps in the France from 16 February 1916, and served with 27 Squadron from the following month until his posting to 32 Squadron in August 1918. He served in Group No. 10 (Exeter), Royal Observer Corps, 20 September 1940 - 18 May 1954 (with his R.O.C. Medal being issued in August of that year).