Lot 2395
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Tobruk Siege Medal 1941. C.Whitmey 19977. Pantographed. Extremely fine.
Charles Clare Whitmey, born 25Jan1914 at London, England; Enl.22May1934 at Melbourne, Vic in RAN (19977) and to Stoker II; to Stoker 22May1935; in original crew when HMAS Parramatta II commissioned 08Apr1940; to A/Ldg Sto 01Aug1941; KIA 27Nov1941 when HMAS Parramatta II, part of the 'Tobruk Ferry Service' running supplies into Tobruk during the siege, was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by German U'boat U-559 with the loss of 138 officers and men; commemorated at the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
With research.
- Estimate
- $450
- Result Status
- Passed in