Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups

Lot 3707    Session 12 (11.30am Thursday 26 March)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Australian Groups

Estimate $750
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $850

TRIO: General Service Medal 1962, - two clasps - Borneo, Malaya Peninsula; Vietnam Medal 1964-73; South Vietnam Campaign Medal 1964-72, - clasp - 1960-. D.J.McCann R63997. The first two medals impressed, last medal engraved. Swing mounted, some hairlines, very fine.

Together with United States Navy Unit Commendation (USNUC) as awarded to HMAS Perth and its crew. The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending HMAS PERTH (D38) for service as set forth in the following citation,

'For exceptionally meritorious service from 9 September 1967 to 5 April 1968 in the planning and execution of combat missions against enemy aggressor forces in direct support of Free World objectives. While operating as a unit of the US SEVENTH Fleet, HMAS PERTH delivered extensive, destructive naval gunfire against enemy supply routes, coastal defense sites, troop concentrations, and fortified positions in both North and South Vietnam. The prowess and teamwork displayed by the personnel of PERTH were uniformly characterised by personal valour, professional acumen, and individual initiative. Although often within the range of enemy coastal defense sites, PERTH quickly responded with skill and resourcefulness, silencing enemy batteries while maneuvering adroitly to avoid sustaining any damage or injury to herself. The tenacity, professionalism, and dedication demonstrated by the officers and men of PERTH reflect great credit upon themselves and the Royal Australian Navy.'

David John McCann, born 24Feb1945 at Auburn, NSW; Entry to RAN 15Jan1965; Vietnam service - HMAS Duchess 27May-26Jun1965 and 20Sep-03Oct1965, HMAS Perth 02Sep1967-10Apr1968 and 14Sep1970-08Apr1971; other postings included Cerberus, Melville and Harman; Disch.04Aug1975 as Leading Seaman Radio Operator Special; Died 31Aug2014 at Wyong Hospital, NSW, at that time the NSW President of the Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia and earlier that year was National Vice President. His funeral was held at Ourimbah on 03Sep2014.

With extensive research.