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Description: | obverse design : Captain Alfred De Bathe Brandon, bust, left profile, in uniform
obverse text : "CAPTAIN ALFRED DE BATHE BRANDON. D.S.O. M.C." & "+MDCCCCXVI+"
reverse design and text: (see) MED 402
British First World War large format portrait medal by Mary Gillick (born 1881) commemorating the flying exploits of
New Zealand born Captain Alfred de Bathe Brandon (1883-1974). The medal specifically celebrates Brandon's role in the destruction of the
raiding German Zeppelin L15, on the night of 31 March 1916, and also acknowledges his attack on the L33 over Essex on the night of 23
September 1916. Controversy, in the form of competing claims, still surrounds the downing of the L15 as this airship was also heavily
engaged by British anti-aircraft batteries. De Bathe Brandon was awarded the DSO 'in recognition of...gallantry and distinguished service
in connection with the successful attack on enemy airships', London Gazette, 4 October 1916. See also MED 402 and MED 783 for additional
portraits by Gillick of RFC 'heroes' who defended Britain from Zeppelin attack. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | British Army Brandon portrait / personification Air Operations & Zeppelin Offensive against Britain & 1916 (see Notes) commemorative First World War Royal Flying Corps (Special Reserve) Alfred De Bathe (Captain) Aircraft Accidents | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Gillick, Mary G | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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