Other Properties - Aust. Groups

Lot 3653    SESSION 8 (2.00PM THURSDAY 30TH JULY)    Other Properties - Aust. Groups

Estimate $120
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $400

GROUP OF FIVE: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First two medals unnamed as issued, NX60280 R.G.Larsen on last three medals. The named medals impressed. First four medals swing mounted, last medal individually swing mounted, carbon spot on first medal, otherwise nearly very fine.

Ralph George Larsen, fruiterer & confectioner, born 19Sep1900 at Balgowlah, Sydney, NSW; Enl.16Jul1940 at Goulburn, NSW; Emb.09Apr1941; to A/Cpl 28Oct1941; various postings then reverted to Private 07Jan1943; RTA 26Jan1943 from Middle East; Disemb.27Feb1943 at Sydney; Emb.27Aug1943 for Port Moresby; RTA 23Jun1944 from Lae; Disemb.27Jun1944 at Townsville, Qld; Disch.18Sep1945 as Private ex 3 Reinfts 2/1Bn.

Ralph Larsen made application for the Africa Star but was advised that qualification required service west of the Suez and his service in Palestine did not qualify. He was also advised that his previously issued campaign stars were unnamed and he should return them if he wanted them named. Obviously he did not do this as the stars in his group are unnamed.