General Service Medal 1918-1962, GVR, 1 Clasp: Southern Desert Iraq awarded to Leading Aircaftman J. Jones, No. 6 Armoured Car Company, Royal Air Force who saw service against the Akhwan in the Southern Desert, under the command of Air Commodore T.C.R. Higgins, between 8 and 22nd January 1928, or under the command of Wing Commander E.R.C. Nanson between 22nd January and 3 June 1928.
General Service Medal 1918-1962, GVR, 1 Clasp: Southern Desert Iraq; (355695 L.A.C. J. JONES. R.A.F.) mounted on a pin for wear
Condition: one edge-knick to the rim over the ‘E’ of the surname, mounted on a pin for wear, toned, Good Very Fine
Jacob Jones was born in Bethnal Green, London on 24th March 1905 and giving his trade as Motor Driver joined the Royal Air Force on 12th September 1923 and would subsequently serve with No.6 Armoured Car Company, Royal Air Force against the Akhwan in the Southern Desert, under the command of Air Commodore T.C.R. Higgins between 8 and 22 January 1928, or under the command of Wing Commander E.R.C. Nanson between 22 January and 3 June 1928.
He would be transferred to the Royal Air Force Reserve on 12th September 1934 before later being recalled from the Reserve on 24th August 1939.
