My Great Granda Herbert Deacon.

I do agree he was probably alot braver than i would be in the same position.

Just like Great Granda Herbert lying about his age to join up.

Brave lads indeed.

 

Hey Deacs,

I just saw Lee's post that RAF records 1918 - 1928 have been catalogued according to name, there are a nmuber of variations on Herbert Deacon: Discover our collections | The National Archives

Only one Herbert Deacon.

Mark

 

Deacs, Ref your photo of your Great Grandfather in post 1.

Now that I have seen his RAF ww2 records, I would say that this was taken after he had finished his Medical course at RAF Sidmouth Feb 43.

Everything points to RAF buttons, shoulder badge and medical collar badge.

Shoulder badges they were worn by all ranks underneath Warrant Officers, i.e from Aircraftman Second Class (AC2), through AC1, LAC, Corporal, Sergeant, and finally Flight-Sergeant.

The medal ribbons would be the 1914 – 15 star, British War medal and Victory medal.
Known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.

Previous engagements (hand written) on ww2 RAF records
N Fusilier’s from 3/3/1914 to 7/12/19 Rank on discharge, Cpl 16995
underneath is written, what looks like not clarified.


This would possible account for difference of rank and number which is on the medal card.


And the dates in this pic, he is clearly still serving in August 1920.


Now for some more interesting information.
On the Imperial war museum WW1 web site, there are 41 soldiers sailors etc. with the number 16995 and 18 with the number 66995 including your great granddad.

https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/lifestory/1155425

on that page they say that you can access his medal card at the national archives I tried it, but was just a jumbled up pic, have informed NA that image is not working so hope they will sort it soon.