Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28 Nov 2023
Six medals to Wing Commander Arthur Cleeve Dibben, Royal Air Force, formerly 18th London Regiment
Six medals to Wing Commander Arthur Cleeve Dibben, Royal Air Force, formerly 18th London Regiment (London Irish Rifles): 1914-15 Star (1047. PTE. A.C. DIBBEN, 18-LOND.R.); British War Medal and Victory Medal (1047 PTE.A.C. DIBBEN. 18-LOND.R.); Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45, unnamed as issued; R.A.F. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (43004. S.M.1. A.C. DIBBEN. R.A.F.), mounted for wearing, very fine and better, [6]; together with a small quantity of insignia.
(Round medals 36mm diameter)
The Paul Morrissey Collection
Born 08/05/1895in Whitley,Surrey. Entered France with the London Irish Rifles 09/03/1915. Discharged upon termination of engagement 19/05/1916 and having then joined the R.F.C. he enlisted in the R.A.F. on its creation 01/04/1918. Service in various locations including Iraq. Commissioned 05/09/1935. Relinquished commission 22/04/1935 and died 24/01/1945