Fellows and Sons | Established 1876

Squadron Leader Edward John Greenleaf

All

Among the array of historic medals in our Antiques, Silver, and Collectables sale, is this WWII medal group to Squadron Leader Edward John Greenleaf.

Edward John Greenleaf was a distinguished member of the RAF in the 1930’s. One of the key squadron members leading up to the end of the second world war, Edward John Greenleaf (Johnnie), performed superbly during his entrance exams and became an established flyer during a time of crisis. So much so, Johnnie Greenleaf was deployed to drop mines in the Kiel Canal in Germany, towards the end of the war. The mission was critically dangerous due to the sheer resistance and protection from German troops and searchlights.

medals in August 7th sale

Disaster struck during the operation, and Johnnie Greenleaf was severely injured as his Mosquito was hit. He had to emergency land in Suffolk, despite upper body injuries.  He later received a Distinguished Service Order and continued in the RAF until 1958. Johnnie passed away in September 2010, at the grand age of 95.

Lot 809 in the Antiques, Silver, and Collectables sale is the full medal group, awarded to John Greenleaf, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on this mesmerising lot.

Medals in August 7th sale

medals in August 7th sale

If you would like more details of any of the lots in our Antiques, Silver & Collectables auction on Monday 7th August and Tuesday 8thAugust please view our online catalogues or contact us directly and we will be happy to help. The auction is available to view at our saleroom in Birmingham at the following times:

Saturday 29 July 2017 (selected items on view) 11am – 4pm
Thursday 3 August 2017 10am – 4pm
Friday 4 August 2017 10am – 4pm
Saturday 5 August 2017 11am – 4pm
Monday 7 August 2017 8.30am – 4pm
Tuesday 8 August 8.30am – 10.00 am