Lot 42
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Images
Description
New Zealand, single, New Zealand Memorial Cross. NZ414563 W/O. J.H.Grubb. Engraved. Toned very fine.
Ex Dr John M. Bennett AM Collection.^^James Harold Grubb, born 07Aug1922 at Wanganui; trained at RCAF, 2 Wireless School and graduated Class 46B 08Feb1943, Class 46A 19Feb1943, Bombing and Gunnery School, 1 Central Navigation School; WOFF in RNZAF serving in 189 Sqn RAF; killed on 02Feb1945 while WOP/AG of Lancaster Mk1 PB840 CA-K that crashed at Unterowisheim during a Bomber Command raid by 189 Squadron on Karlsruhe which was about 15 miles northeast of the crash site. All on board were killed except the rear gunner who was made a POW; Buried at Durnbach War Cemetery, Bad Tolz, Bayern, Germany.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $490