Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Wing Commander H. Lovegrove, Royal Air Force, late Private, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

1914-15 Star (2203 Pte. H. Lovegrove. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (265592 Pte. H. Lovegrove. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (W.O.2. H. Lovegrove. R.A.F.); Indian Independence Medal 1947 (31110 Wg. Comdr. H. Lovegrove, R.A.F.) mounted court-style for display, with named card box of issue for the Indian Independence Medal, polished and lacquered, nearly very fine (7) £100-£140

Henry Lovegrove attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 30 March 1915. Transferring to the Royal Flying Corps, and then to the Royal Air Force, he was advanced Warrant Officer Class II on 21 November 1932, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 7 August 1933.

Lovegrove was commissioned Flying Officer on 12 April 1938, and was promoted Flight Lieutenant on 12 April 1940, and War substantive Squadron Leader and temporary Wing Commander on 10 March 1942. He served during the Second World War at HQ No. 40 (Maintenance) Group, R.A.F. Andover from 1 January 1940, and was serving in India at the time of Independence. He retired with the rank of Wing Commander on 8 May 1951.

Sold with a group photograph believed to include the recipient; and copied research.