Lot 4514

Description

Group of Four: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NG2085 F.J.Purcell. All medals impressed. Extremely fine - uncirculated.

Francis Joseph Purcell, electric winding driver, age 31, born at Drummoyne, Sydney, NSW; Enl.14Jun1940 at Edie Creek, New Guinea, in NGVR; tfr to Bulolo and promoted to Cpl 16Dec1941; Enl.12Dec1942 at Brisbane, Qld in AMF for mobilization (this date appears to be incorrect or the form has been completed at a later date and should be 12Dec1941); TOS NGVR 22Jan1942; sick to base hospital 12Feb1942; to A/Sgt 22Feb1942; revert to Cpl 26Apr1942; various postings including to ANGAU 08Sep1942; to L/Sgt 10Oct1942; Evacuated to hospital with malaria 04May1943; discharged from hospital 28Jun1943; Disch.28Aug1943 Medically Unfit ex ANGAU (Australian & New Guinea Administrative Unit, the unit responsible for gathering intelligence in the local villages and other clandestine operations). ^^With copy of Service File and colour photos of medal group.