Lot 3262

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Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; British War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Bronze Star Medal U.S.A. C.J.Hood R.A.N.V.R. on third and fourth medals. First, second and last medals unnamed, third and fourth medals impressed. Very fine.

Charles Joseph Hood. Lieutenant(SP) R.A.N. Enl.31Mar1941 Disc.24Dec1945. With Bestowal Certificate for U.S. award to Lieut Charles J Hood, Royal Australian Navy, dated 23rd April 1948. C.G.: 03Jun1948 'For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea and Tacloban, Leyte, from August 1944 to March 1945. Serving as Liaison Officer, between the Royal Australian Navy and Headquarters, United States Army Services of Supply, Lieutenant Hood rendered a noteworthy service in co-ordinating the movements of Australian Naval Escort vessels with United States Army convoys routed to forward areas of operations. By successfully directing communications in connection with the escort services and through unusual tact and diplomacy, Lieutenant Hood created firm and effective relationships between these services which proved invaluable to Allied operations in the South West Pacific Area'.