Lot 5211
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Description
Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. VX114196 W.O.Simpson. All medals impressed. Display mounted, nearly uncirculated.
Walter Oliver Simpson, ledger keeper, age 18, born at Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Vic; Enl.15Jul1930 in Militia Forces 4th G.S. Coy. AAOC with previous service in Senior Cadets; Disch.14Jul1934; Enl.01Aug1940 in CMF (V61558); Lt AAOC 22Sep1942; to New Guinea 17Nov1944; to Capt AAOC 15Jun1945; seconded to AIF 30Oct1942 to 27Feb1946; Disch.27Feb1946 as Capt ex 3 Aust Base Ord Depot; to R of O RAAOC 28Feb1946 (V10195); Capt RAAOC (3MD) 01Mar1951; Brigade Ordnance Officer HQ 6 Infy Bde 01Mar1951; Died 07Oct1977 at Armadale, Melbourne, Vic.
With copy of service file and photos of grave.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110