Lot 3696

Description

Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei Gratia). NGX302 R.H.Hicks on first four medals, Supt. R.Hicks on last medal. All medals impressed. Nearly extremely fine.

Ronald Herbert Hicks, police officer at Lae, New Guinea Police Station, born 04May1903 at North Ryde, Sydney, NSW; noted as Warrant Officer, New Guinea Volunteer Rifles; Enl.14Feb1942 at Port Moresby and appt Acting Lieutenant; 04Aug1942 Lieutenant with Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU); 02Feb1943 Royal Papuan Constabulary; 07Apr1943 Captain; 05Dec1944 Major; 26Jun1946 Supernumerary List (ANGAU); 28Jun1946 HQs 8th Military District as second-in-charge of Rabaul War Crimes Compound; 27Nov1947 to Reserve of Officers, 8th Military District; Died 29Dec1972.

With research.