Lot 2498
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Pair: Australian Service Medal 1945-75, - clasp - Korea; Australian Defence Medal. 12948 V.J.Sweeney. Both medals pantographed. Swing mounted, uncirculated.
Vincent Joseph Sweeney, born 28Jun1929, member of RAASC, Service Number 135948 (Note the difference in the number); served in Korea with Australian Ancillary Unit Korea 12Sep-08Oct1955, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 10Dec1955-20Feb1956, HQs 1st British Commonwealth Division 03Mar-24Mar1956. Died at age 81 on 16Mar2011. A selection of photos is uploaded on the Australian War Memorial website taken by Sweeney as a photographer.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Passed in