Other Properties - Australian Groups

Lot 4105    SESSION 10 (9.30AM FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER)    Other Properties - Australian Groups

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

TRIO: General Service Medal 1962-2007, - clasp - Malaya Peninsula; Vietnam Medal 1964-73; South Vietnam Campaign Medal 1964-72, - clasp - 1960-; US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation; US Navy Unit Commendation. R59845 P.K.Wilson on first medal, P.K.Wilson R59845 on last two medals. The first two medals impressed, the last medal engraved. Display mounted, a small chip in the enamel of the third medal, otherwise very fine - extremely fine.

USNMUC: For meritorious service from 24 September, 1968 to March 1969 while participating in combat operations against enemy aggressor forces in South East Asia. As a member of the United States Seventh Fleet assigned to Sea Dragon operations, HMAS Perth contributed significantly to Seventh Fleet combat operations by conducting numerous successful fire missions against heavily defended enemy logistic installations and lines of communications. When Perth was engaged by enemy shore batteries on two occasions, the combination of her crew members' spirited teamwork and capable leadership produced quick and precise evasive action to spare the ship any material or personnel casualties. Perth's highly accurate fire inflicted heavy losses on enemy assets and was instrumental in assuring the success of allied operations wherever she was stationed. The outstanding performance, superlative accomplishments and inspiring devotion to duty displayed by the officers and men of HMAS Perth throughout her deployment, reflect credit upon themselves and the Royal Australian Navy.

USNUC: 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 U.S. 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 characterized by personal valour, professional acumen and individual initiative. Although often within the range of enemy emplacements and frequently under fire from North Vietnamese coastal defense sites, Perth quickly responded with skill and resourcefulness, silencing enemy batteries while manoeuvring 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.

Peter Kenneth Wilson, born 13Feb1946 at Nambour, Qld; joined RAN and served as Petty Office Steward with Supply and Secretariat Branch; Vietnam service: HMAS Perth 02Sep1967 to 08Apr1968; HMAS Perth 19Sep1968 to 12Apr1969; HMAS Derwent 04Nov1971-08Nov1971.