Lot 8
An Egyptian Expeditionary Force Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force British War Medal to Air Mechanic 1 Edwin Tidbury
Military Medals, Decorations and Orders On Land, at Sea, in the Air | E114
Auction: 7 September 2023 at 10:00 BST
Description
An Egyptian Expeditionary Force Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force British War Medal awarded to Air Mechanic 1 Edwin Tidbury 111 and 148 Squadron Royal Air Force comprising 1914-1920 British War Medal, (27448 1.A.M. E. Tidbury. R.A.F.), toned, very fine (1).
Edwin Tidbury joined the Royal Flying Corps on the 1st of May 1916; his Civilian Trade was Motor Driver. He served with 49 Base Section RFC until he was posted on the 4th of February 1919 to 111 (Fighter) Squadron. Nicknamed Treble One, the Squadron had been formed in 1917 in the Middle East as No. 111 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps during the reorganisation of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. The Squadron remained in the Middle East after the end of the First World War until 1920. Edwin was posted to 142 Squadron on the 11th of June 1919, which was then undertaking operations in Palestine, after which the Squadron retired to RAF Suez where it disbanded on 1st February 1920. Edwin returned to England presumably on the disbandment of the Squadron and was discharged on the 30th of April 1920.
Sold with Copy Service Record, Copy RAF Muster Roll 1st April 1918.
