Lot 2895
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Group of Four to POW: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. WX13033 R.G.Pearce. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, some contact marks, otherwise very fine - good very fine.
Together with Soldier's Pay Books (3); Record of Service Book; Demobilization Procedure Book; Certificate of Discharge.
Richard George Pearce, bricklayer, age 36, born at Perth, WA; Enl.16May1941 at W. Commd. Reception Camp Claremont, WA; Emb.15Jan1942; served as a Sapper with RAE in Malaya from 15Jan1942; POW 15Feb1942 at Singapore; entrained with H Force 08May1943; recovered from Japanese at Changi 05Sep1945; RTA 15Sep1945; Disch.30Jun1947 from AIF; Enl.01Jul1947 in Interim Army (WP88746); Disch.22Jul1948 ex 2/6 Aust Field Park.
With research.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $950