Lot 5209

Description

Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. VX133287 D.A.W.Deans. All medals impressed. Swing mounted and on display board, contact marks, otherwise fine - very fine.

Together with uniform woollen shoulder board fitted with Australia title and three officer's pips, all in oxidised bronze.

David Alister Wright Deans, born 22Sep1908 at Grenfell, NSW; Hon Capt, Reserve of Officers, AAOC 18Feb1941 to 03Jan1943; Capt, AEME 09Jan1943; Enl.14Apr1943 at Melbourne, Vic; to EME (Small Ships), HQ New Guinea Force; to 8 Aust Mech Transport Wksp 26Nov1943; to 330 Aust Light Aid Detachment (AIF) EME 03Jan1944; to Design Div, EME, MGO Branch LHQ 03Jul1944 to 04Jul1945; Disch.11Sep1946 as Captain ex 1 Aust Watercraft Workshops; Died 19Sep1986 at Melbourne, Vic.

With research.