Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘1943’ D.F.M. group of four awarded to Lancaster Navigator, Sergeant, later Flight Lieutenant, A. T. Caseley, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who flew in at least 24 operational sorties with the Squadron and was M.I.D. later in the war

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1313171. Sgt. T. A. Caseley. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 copy clasp, Atlantic; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, mounted for wear, cleaned, very fine (4) £1,800-£2,200

Spink, March 1996.

D.F.M. London Gazette 14 September 1943.
The original recommendation states: ‘Sergeant Caseley, throughout his tour of operational duty, has displayed praiseworthy efficiency as a navigator. In raids, most of the heavily fortified objectives in Germany and during mine laying sorties, his endeavours have contributed largely to the successes achieved by his crew. His keenness, enthusiasm and skill have earned the respect of his fellow navigators.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1945.

Albert Theodore Caseley served during the Second War as a Navigator with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He served at 1656 Conversion Unit in February 1943, and was posted from there that month for operational service with 101 Squadron (Lancasters) at Holme-on-Spalding Moor. Caseley flew in at least 24 operational sorties with the Squadron, including: Nuremberg (2); St. Nazaire; Berlin (2); Hamburg; Munich; Stuttgart; Essen (3); Duisberg (4); Biarritz (3); Spezia (2); Pilsen - Skoda Works, 16 April 1943, when the rear turret of the aircraft was hit by flak; Stettin; Dortmund (2).

Caseley was posted to 1667 Conversion Unit in June 1943. He was commissioned Pilot Officer in April 1943, advanced to Flying Officer the following year, and to Flight Lieutenant in April 1945.

Sold with group photograph of crew in front of their aircraft “The Saint”.