Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Second World War D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant G. L. Marsh, Royal Air Force

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (2211554 F/Sgt., R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star (this a copy), clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals, these unnamed, good very fine (5) £1200-1500

D.F.M. London Gazette 6 November 1945. ‘2211554 George Leonard March RAFVR 35 Squadron.’

Recommendation reads: Flight Sergeant Marsh has now carried out 45 operations against the enemy and by his conscientious sense of responsibility has shown himself to be an Air Gunner of outstanding ability. His keenness to fly on operational sorties and his coolness under the heaviest defensive fire have gained him a fine reputation and made him a most valuable member of the Squadron. In recognition of this N.C.O’s. fine service, he is recommended for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Service Medal.’

One of 173 wartime D.F.M’s. to No. 35 (Pathfinder) Squadron.