Lot 55

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

South Africa, Group of Five to POW: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45 with MID; Africa Service Medal. 32674 R.E.Rawlinson. Impressed. Mounted for wear, extremely fine.

MID: LG 19Dec1946, p6164 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Tobruk in 1942'.^^Roy Edward Rawlinson, time keeper, age 30, born 14Dec1909, Maritzburg, Natal; Enl.11Apr1940 in Johannesburg; disembarked at Suez 25Aug1941, transferred to S.A.M.C., attached to the T.S.R. 11Dec1941; promoted Sjt 11Apr1942; Reported missing 23Jun1942 at Tobruk following the Battle of Gazala, confirmed as POW 23Nov1942 in Italy; repatriated 09May1943, disembarked Cape Town 22Jul1943; Recalled to duty 18Sep1943; disembarked Suez 09Aug1944; Disch 20Dec1945.^^With copies of Service Record and LG page.

Estimate
$750
Result Status
Passed in

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