Lot 1129

Description

Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX35639 L.A.Smith. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, fine - very fine.

Together with RAS badge (KC) numbered AF82148; Berth ticket for Deck "D" Fwd Section "D" one hammock, written on reverse 'Queen Mary 1st November 1941'; locker key; leather purse with coloured scenes of Egyptian pyramids on one side and the Pharaoh hunting from a chariot on the other side.

Leslie Arthur Smith, farmer, age 20, born at Wagga Wagga, NSW; Enl.24Jun1940 at Leeton and attested at Wagga; Emb.14Nov1940 to Middle East; served at Tobruk and El Alamein; several disciplinary awards for misconduct; WIA 11Jul1942 GSW left leg; RTA 03Apr1943 on 2/2 Hosp Ship; Disch.03Oct1943 as Gunner ex 3 Anti Tank Regt.