Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups

Lot 4089    SESSION 19 (2.30PM FRIDAY 28TH JULY)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups

Estimate $500
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GROUP OF FOUR: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Cadet Forces Medal. 2974 A E Edwards on first three medals, 0210322 Edwards. A.E. on last medal. The first three medals impressed, the last medal engraved. All medals toned, the first three with some spotting and the last without ribbon, otherwise extremely fine.

Albert Earnest Edwards, clerk, born 04Jan1906; Enl.28Feb1928 at 1AD, Laverton, with 4 years service in Senior Cadets; Disch.27Feb1934 ex No.101 Flt, Richmond; Re-Enl.25Jun1934 at Point Cook; No.1 F.T.S. 25Jun1934; to Cpl 01Apr1936; 22Sqn 20Apr1936; to Sgt 01Oct1938; No.2 A.D. 30Jan1939; Stn HQ Rathmines 14Aug1939; to F/Sgt (T) 01Jan1940; Re-engaged 25Jun1940; to WOFF (T) 01Jul1940; No.2 Stores Depot Sydney 29Jul1940; Disch.29Jun1941 from P.A.F. on being granted a commission; to T/Flg Off 30Jun1941; to A/Flt Lt 01Aug1942; to T/Flt Lt 01Oct1942; to T/Sqn Ldr 01Jul44; served on various postings from 30Jun1941 to 24May1946; Termination of Appointment on Medical Grounds on demobilisation 14Jun1946; to Reserves as Sqn Ldr 21Jul1946; Instructional duties flights 31Jul1946; Equipment Officer 30Jun1947; Retired 03Jan1966.

With research notes.