BRITISH WAR MEDAL to 2nd LIEUT Charles Reginald PELMEAR R.A.F. Born Gateshead. Gazetted 2nd Lieutenant & posted to 7th Squadron RAF 26/9/18. As an R.E.8 Observer & Machine Gunner he suffered a Gun Shot Wound in his arm 6/10/18. Died Leamington Spa

2.LIEUT C.R.PELMEAR R.A.F.

Charles Reginald Pelmear (his correct family name)

Born Gateshead, County Durham 21/2/1899

Son of Charles Henry Trefusis Pelmear & Catherine T. Pelmear (nee Howard)

Flight Cadet Charles Reginald Palmear (sic) was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant & Observer 31/8/18

Posted as Observer to 7th Squadron R.A.F. 26/9/18

Suffered a Gun Shot Wound in his arm 6/10/18

Note: In late 1918 the 7th Squadron RAF was flying 'two seater' R.E.8s on reconnaissance missions in support of Belgian forces & the Observer's role was also that of Machine Gunner. For an interesting blog relating to 7th Squadron R.A.F. in 1918 - Click here

Transferred to the Unemployed List 6/6/19

In September 1939 he worked as an Employment Clerk in the Ministry of Labour & lived at 72 Clough Road, Hoyland, West Riding of Yorkshire

Died Leamington Spa 2/5/69

With LG Promotion & 9 page Digital File of his RAF Papers, RAF Casualty Form & supporting research documentation

Condition: On long old silk ribbon. Toned EF