United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Auction Archive The Regiment’s first assignment was

The Regiment’s first assignment was the defence of the two strategic airfields of Botwood and Gander

measuring 106 mm (w) x 148 mm (l)

A fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the top edge

the reverse displays a barrel hinge and vertical banjo-style pinback

United Kingdom. Two First War Medals to Sjt. F. C. Read, RAF Auction Archive The Regiment’s first assignment wasA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 4475 SJT. F. C. READ, R. F. C., light wear, extremely fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 4475. SGT. F. E. READ. R. A. F., minor wear and scratches, remains extremely fine. Footnote: Sjt. Read enlisted on December 19, 1914. He served in Egypt with the Royal Flying Corp Royal Air Force during the First War.