Lot 5209

Description

Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 1512 R.C.Henzell. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, very fine.

Robert Charles Henzell (aka Roy Charles Henzell) service no. 03261 (1512, 1922), born 05Jun1904 at Sunderland, England; Enl.26Aug1935 at Laverton, Vic; Flg Off R.C.Henzell assumed command of No.1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit RAAF at the RAAF Bowen Flying Boat Base in North Queensland 25Feb1946; 23Sep1948 trf from CAF and Appt to short term commission with rank of Flying Officer (1512 R.C.Henzell); date for retirement extended to 05Jun1954 for 03261 Flt Lt R.C.Henzell, PAF Technical Branch (CAG 26 7/5/53); Disch.06Jun1954 as Flt Lt ex AF HQS Melb.