A Second War South African Air Force (Saaf) Air Gunner (Ag) Half Wing Hold Houghton was appointed Acting Captain

Houghton was appointed Acting Captain in 1941 and was one of eleven members of the Interdepartmental Committee and Awards Co-Ordination Committee in 1942

and War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945

marked "BRONZE" on the reverse

with RZM-SS paper label attached to one tab

A Second War South African Air Force (Saaf) Air Gunner (Ag) Half Wing Hold Houghton was appointed Acting CaptainRed and white embroidery, on a black wool base, padded, black cotton mesh backer, 42 mm x 77 mm, backer coming away from the body of the wing behind the wreath, light soiled, better than fine. Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled, Warren Carroll.