Lot 4658

Description

Group of Four: Meritorious Service Medal (GVR type 1); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 2071 Pte J P Gaynor. 34/Aust:Inf: on first medal, 2071 J P Gaynor. 34 Bn. A.I.F. on second and third medals, N367162 J.J.P. Gaynor on last medal. All medals impressed. Fine - good very fine.

Ex J. and J. Edwards Collection.

MSM: LG 3/6/1919, p6916, posn 89; CAG 6/10/1919, p1459, posn 51.

Recommendation: 'For conspicuous devotion to duty throughout his term of service in France. He came to France in November, 1916, with the Brigade, and has been with it throughout, showing at all times a keen desire to do his own work thoroughly and any other work as well. He delivered rations to Brigade Headquarters - in and out of the line - often under fire, never failing to complete his task, and his courage and cheerfulness have been most marked, and an excellent example to all his comrades.'

The original recommendation form is marked, 'Decorated by General Sir William Birdwood'.

John Joseph Patrick Gaynor, labourer, age 29, born at Dublin, Ireland; WWI: Enl.20Mar1916; Emb.24Aug1916; Disch.19May1920; WWII: age 58, letter sorter; Enl.23Jul1942 at Glebe into PMG Bn, VDC; Disch.30Sep1945.

With group photo and details, photos of recipient, copies of the recommendation for the MSM, original discharge certificates for AIF 17May1920 and AMF Volunteer Defence Corps 03May1946.