Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Squadron Leader W. H. Forster, [A.F.C.], Royal Air Force

1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Act. Sqn. Ldr. W. H. Forster. R.A.F.) mounted for wear, with space for A.F.C., cleaned, generally very fine or better (5) £180-£220

A.F.C. London Gazette 1 April 1941. The original recommendation states:

‘Warrant Officer Forster has shown outstanding zeal and devotion to duty. He is an exceedingly experienced and competent instructor who, by his excellent example has assisted in maintaining a high standard amongst the flying instructors at the unit.’

William Henry Forster was born in August 1905. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer on 19 February 1941. He served as a Flying Instructor at No. 14 Service Flying Training School with No. 23 Training Group. Commissioned Temporary Flying Officer on 1 March 1941 and confirmed in the rank on 7 July 1944. Appointed to the Aircraft Control Branch with the rank of Flight Lieutenant on 24 June 1947. Advanced Squadron Leader while serving with this formation on 1 November 1947. Retired on 1 January 1957.