Lot 463

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

Description

Assorted photographs and letters, relating to Major General Norman Alfred Vickery, including a large photograph of S.C.E.G.S. Cadet Corps Officers & N.C.O. 1934, portrait photos in uniform, a letter of congratulations on winning the Military Cross in Bardia, also Barclays Bank, Jaffa, cheque book. Good - very fine. (lot)

Norman Alfred Vickery, born in 1917 in Lakemba, NSW. Enl.25Oct1939 in North Sydney. He held the ranks of Captain, Major, Major General and served in the Citizen Military Forces, 1 Naval Bombardment Group and 2/1st Field Regiment.^Awarded MC 09May1941 for 'Conspicuous success and courage at Bardia 4/5Jan41'.^Appointed MBE 19Jul1945 for 'Energy and Zeal at Wakde, Sarmi, Sawar, Lae, Biak'.^MID 06Mar1947 for 'Exceptional Service in the field in the South West Pacific Area.'^^Some additional research included with lot.^^

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160

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