Lot 2882
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Group of Six: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX66516 K.R.Shields. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, contact marks and irregular toning on last three medals, otherwise very fine.
Ex I.S.Wright 19/8/2008.
Keith Roy Shields, driver mechanic, born 04May1920 at Granville, Sydney, NSW; Enl.11Dec1940 (NX66516) from part time militia (N28104) as Driver Mechanic AAOC; Emb.09Apr1941 for Middle East and then served in ops in Syria against Vichy French including Merdjayoun action; to Driver Mechanic III 01Aug1941; sick with malaria 28Aug-18Sep1941; RTA 17Mar1942; Emb.18Feb1944 with AE&ME for Merauke and ops in Dutch New Guinea; to 102 Brigade Workshops 13May1944; RTA 09Aug1944; to 312 LAD, 3Divn 08Nov1944; Emb.27Nov1944for Totokina and ops in Bougainville; to L/Cpl 21Dec1944; RTA 30Oct1945; Disch.06Nov1945.
With research by Mostly Unsung.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240