A Second World War, Coronation Medal 1953 and Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal group awarded to Acting Flight Lieutenant J.H. Jones, Royal Air Force who saw wartime service before later being present during the 1953 Coronation celebrations whilst serving at R.A.F. Hornchurch.
Group of 4: Defence Medal; War Medal; Coronation Medal 1953; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVIR 1st type bust; (ACT. FLT. LT. J.H. JONES. R.A.F.) Mounted loose for wear.
Condition: mounted loose for wear, Nearly Extremely Fine
Together with matching miniature group, this loose mounted.
John Henry Jones was born on 10th January 1911 and enlisted in January 1927, initially serving as an Aircraftman 1st Class. He would serve with 13 Squadron at Netheravon from June 1930 being appointed a Leading Aircraftman in June 1934 and an Acting Pilot Officer (Technical) on 10th December 1942. Pilot Officer on 11th March 1943 and Flying Officer on 11th September 1943. Appointed Flight Lieutenant (Technical) on 21st June 1948 with seniority from 10th June 1947 and transferred to the Secretarial branch on appointment. He would be appointed Flight Lieutenant (Secretarial) on 3rd March 1952. He would be awarded his Coronation Medal 1953 whilst serving at R.A.F. Hornchurch before retiring on 31st March 1958.
John Henry Jones died in March 2000.
