Lot 5226

Description

Pair: Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed, W.K.Fisher. R.A.N.R. on last medal. Named medal engraved. Display mounted, short scratch on last medal, otherwise very fine.

The Hon Mr Justice William Kenneth Fisher AO, BA. LLB, DSc (Econ) (honoris causa) QC born 12Apr1926 at Sydney and educated at Dubbo and Sydney High Schools and the Sydney University; Enl.02Nov1944 in RANR as Ord Seaman (S/9794); HMAS Doomba 21Nov1944, Cerberus 28Apr1945, Doomba 02Jun1945; Midshipman (on probation) 20Aug1945; A/Sub Lieut 12Oct1945, Sub Lieut 12Apr1946; passed Render Mines Safe Course 11Dec1946; to General Purpose Vessel 957 04Jan1947; to HMAS Swan 27Jan1947; Appt terminated 22Jul1947; later Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW, 1979-81; President of the Industrial Commission of NSW, 1981-92; Chief Judge, Industrial Court of NSW, 1992; Died 2010.

With copy of service file, other research and photos.