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Five: Wing Commander W. L. Bateman, Royal Air Force, who commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge in 1942 193...
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Five: Wing Commander W. L. Bateman, Royal Air Force, who commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge in 1942
1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Wg. Cdr. W. L. Bateman. R.A.F.), nearly extremely fine (5)
William Lemuel Bateman was commissioned Pilot Officer on graduating from the R.A.F. College, Cranwell in July 1926. Having then served in No. 30 and No. 100 Squadrons, he was advanced to Flight Lieutenant in May 1931. He next served in No. 201 Squadron, a flying boat unit, but was posted to No. 23 (Fighter) Squadron at Biggin Hill in 1932.
Having then transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve of Officers in January 1937, he was recalled in the rank of Squadron Leader on the outbreak of hostilities in September 1939 and is known to have commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge as a Wing Commander in the period January-April 1942; worthy of further research.
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1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Wg. Cdr. W. L. Bateman. R.A.F.), nearly extremely fine (5)
William Lemuel Bateman was commissioned Pilot Officer on graduating from the R.A.F. College, Cranwell in July 1926. Having then served in No. 30 and No. 100 Squadrons, he was advanced to Flight Lieutenant in May 1931. He next served in No. 201 Squadron, a flying boat unit, but was posted to No. 23 (Fighter) Squadron at Biggin Hill in 1932.
Having then transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve of Officers in January 1937, he was recalled in the rank of Squadron Leader on the outbreak of hostilities in September 1939 and is known to have commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge as a Wing Commander in the period January-April 1942; worthy of further research.
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Five: Wing Commander W. L. Bateman, Royal Air Force, who commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge in 1942
1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Wg. Cdr. W. L. Bateman. R.A.F.), nearly extremely fine (5)
William Lemuel Bateman was commissioned Pilot Officer on graduating from the R.A.F. College, Cranwell in July 1926. Having then served in No. 30 and No. 100 Squadrons, he was advanced to Flight Lieutenant in May 1931. He next served in No. 201 Squadron, a flying boat unit, but was posted to No. 23 (Fighter) Squadron at Biggin Hill in 1932.
Having then transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve of Officers in January 1937, he was recalled in the rank of Squadron Leader on the outbreak of hostilities in September 1939 and is known to have commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge as a Wing Commander in the period January-April 1942; worthy of further research.
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1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Wg. Cdr. W. L. Bateman. R.A.F.), nearly extremely fine (5)
William Lemuel Bateman was commissioned Pilot Officer on graduating from the R.A.F. College, Cranwell in July 1926. Having then served in No. 30 and No. 100 Squadrons, he was advanced to Flight Lieutenant in May 1931. He next served in No. 201 Squadron, a flying boat unit, but was posted to No. 23 (Fighter) Squadron at Biggin Hill in 1932.
Having then transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve of Officers in January 1937, he was recalled in the rank of Squadron Leader on the outbreak of hostilities in September 1939 and is known to have commanded R.A.F. Hawkinge as a Wing Commander in the period January-April 1942; worthy of further research.
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Lot 56: The recipient was also Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 1 January 1945, refers) and is sold together with her emblem.
Lot 285: Official replacements throughout
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Lot 373: Withdrawn. The Lot has been withdrawn from the Sale and has kindly been returned to the recipient by the vendor having been lost in 2015.
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Lot 580: Print catalogue erroneously lists this item as lot 579
Lot 595:
Accompanied with an important original archive comprising;
- The recipient’s identity tag worn at Goose Green
- Parachute Regiment No. 2 Dress with General Service riband and belt, the first named
- A poignant painted tile depicting the recipient with his tours of Northern Ireland either side
- Three British Army football trophies
Two Regimental ties
Lot 648: The set comprises a 1st Class Badge and 2nd Class Star
Lot 670: Withdrawn
Lot 754: Sold as viewed
Lot 791: Centre depressed and loose but still present. Revised estimate £70 - £90
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