Lot 2274

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Distinguished Service Medal (GVIR). 17066 G.M.Hamilton A/P.O. Impressed. Extremely fine.

17066 Petty Officer George Maxwell Hamilton. DSM. L.G.: 09Feb1943 'For skill, resolution and coolness whilst serving in H.M.A.S. 'Australia' during operations in the Solomon Islands'. Together with photograph, newspaper clippings, books H.M.A.S., H.M.A.S. Mk.II, H.M.A.S. Mk.III, R.A.N. sports award medals (4), 1) inscribed 'R.A.N. / Swimming C'ship / 1934 / 50 50 yds Back Stroke'; 2) 'R.A.N. / Swimming C'ship / 1934 / Team Relay Race'; 3) '1933 / Stokers Cutters'; 4) 'R.A.N. / Swimming C'ship / 1934 / Diving'; also twenty one trophies, various designs and sizes for Athletics - Swimming R.A.N. F.N.D. (Flinders Navy Depot) 1927-1932, 1934, 1935, 100 yds 2.2.1927, 220 yds 5.2.1927, Fleet Championship won by G.M.Hamilton / Hobart.