Two 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal Groups, both Royal Air Force (Sgt. K. G. Higgs, with named condolence enclosure and details from 428 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron record book; F/Sgt. W. P. Homersham, with box of issue -- 'Mrs Hyder', and details from 77 Squadron record book), Stars and Medals in both groups impressed with number, rank, name and unit, extremely fine (6)

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Two 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal Groups, both Royal Air Force (Sgt. K. G. Higgs, with named condolence enclosure and details from 428 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron record book; F/Sgt. W. P. Homersham, with box of issue -- 'Mrs Hyder', and details from 77 Squadron record book), Stars and Medals in both groups impressed with number, rank, name and unit, extremely fine (6)

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INDENTSergeant Kenneth George Higgs, Wireless Operater Air Gunner, No. 428 Squadron (Wellingtons) was reported missing, presumed killed in action during the bombing raid against Dusseldorf which comprised 759 aircraft, 25/26 May 1943; he was buried in Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium

Flight Sergeant William Percy Homersham, Navigator, No. 77 Squadron (Halifaxes) failed to return from a bombing raid on Berlin made by 622 aircraft, 1 September 1943; 47 of the force were lost; he was buried in the Berlin Military Cemetery

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