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TRIO: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVIR), Sto. P.O. A.W. Homer R.A.N. Last medal only named impressed. Very fine. $ M.I.D: L.G.27 December 1940: 'For gallantry and successful service whilst servicing in HMAS Sydney in destroying the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni. He was in charge of 'B' boiler room and repair parties during the actio off Cape Spada on 19 July 1940. He was particularly noteworthy in the performance of his duty during the action.' Together with: three M.I.D. emblems; HMAS Sydney/Bartolomeo Colleoni Medallion in case of issue named engraved 'A.W.Homer, CH.STO. O.N.14320'; forwarding letter for campaign stars (family state outstanding medals never claimed)', 34 photographs of the Mediterranean and shipboard life; press clippings; Christmas cards, and menu; HMAS Sydney Cap Tally; glazed and framed photographs of recipient in uniform and of him receiving his medallion the Lord Mayor of Sydney; two large photographs of HMAS Sydney, a copy of 'Grex Gladiator' by G.HG.Johnstone (in which recipient is mentioned) and coloured commemorative death scroll in large envelope addressed to his next of kin.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
Trio: Pacific Star; British War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal. E.E. Moreland. Impressed. Very fine. $ With entitlement certificate.
Estimate $40
SOLD $40
Trio: 1939-45 Star; Aircrew Europe Star; British War Medal 1939-45; 40766 R.B. Cowper DFC. First two late issue machine engaved. Last, hand engraved. Very fine. $ F/O Robert Barson Cowper 108 Sqdn/455 Sqdn. DFC L.G. 31 August 1943: 'This officer has completed 60 sorties and has displayed great courage and determination. During a sortie in January 1943, he was compelled to make a forced landing behind the enemy's lines, but he displayed great resource in outwitting the enemy and regained our own lines on foot. One night in July 1943, he engaged a Junkers 88 and caused it to explode. The enemy aircraft disintergrated and a large portion of it struck and so disabled F/O Cowper's aircraft that he was forced to leave it by parachute. He was later rescued from the sea and rejoined his squadron. He has since destroyed another Junkers 88.' Bar to DFC: L.G. 13 February 1945. 'This officer has completed a second tour of operational duty and has consistently displayed a high degree of skill and co-operation. His keenness to engage the enemy has always been evident and he and Flt Lieut W. Watson has been responsible for the destruction of five histile aircraft.' Together with named medal slip.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Trio: Korea Medal. United Nations General Service Medal-Korea RAAF Long Service and good conduct medal (EIIR). A. G. Hunt. Impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $460