WW1 Australian Flying Corps British War Medal 1914-1918. With ribbon awarded to Charles Frederick Harvatt & inscribed on the edge 223 1/AM C.F Harvatt A.F.C.A.I.F. Private Harvatt served with No 1 Squadron (as an air mechanic) which was formed in Egypt as the first complete Australian flying squadron (see Cutlack chapter 111 Advent of No 1 Squadron p.31). Private Harvatt was discharged on medical grounds in 1916 & was returned to Australia. He re-enlisted in 1918 & was sent to Rabaul to serve with the A.N. & M.E.F. which took control of the German Colonies north of Australia & he was discharged at his own request in November, 1919. Harvatt has the rare & possibly unique distinction of serving with both The Australian Flying Corps & The Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force. Photocopies from National Archives of Australia of Private Harvatt's two enlistments & service records are included. Estimate $40-80