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Title: WW1 RAF Medal...
Post by: natjam on Tuesday 21 July 09 13:00 BST (UK)

Hi
I've recently been given my step-great grandfather's WW1 British War Medal.  It is inscribed:
60749.2.A.M.  A.HOLCOMBE. R.A.F

Could anyone advise me as to how to research this (nothing appears on NA medal rolls) or indeed give me their thoughts on what the inscription might indicate (other than I presume he was an early member of the RFC?)  I know nothing else about him or his service record.
Cheers!

Title: Re: WW1 RAF Medal...
Post by: hughar on Tuesday 21 July 09 13:24 BST (UK)

This would be a good starting point
http://www.rfc-rnas-raf-register.org.uk/RFC%20Register.html

Title: Re: WW1 RAF Medal...
Post by: natjam on Tuesday 21 July 09 13:29 BST (UK)

Great - i'll check it out thanks!

Title: Re: WW1 RAF Medal...
Post by: forester on Tuesday 21 July 09 22:44 BST (UK)

Air Mechanic 2nd Class.

From one source, it appears that he was a civilian joining the RFC in early 1917.

Phil

Title: Re: WW1 RAF Medal...
Post by: mmm45 on Wednesday 22 July 09 00:04 BST (UK)

He probably has a Service Record at the NA but you would have to visit  or get a researcher as the RAF records arent online.

Ady :)