WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea

WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. WW2 group of 4. 39-45 star, Pacific star, BMW and ASM all correctly impressed VX140647 LJ Patten. With original medal entitlement sheet showing full entitlement. Enlisted in the AIF 6/3/43. Killed in action 4/3/45 aged 20 at Arohemi, Aitape with the 2/9 Cavalry Commando Squadron. Buried Lae War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea. Very rare to the Commando Sqd. From the official history. This force set out on 4th March and soon encountered opposition. Five Japanese were killed on the way and Arohemi was found to be defended by a force (it was the III/239th Battalion) well dug in. An attack that day failed, Lieutenant Williams (9) and one trooper being killed. Williams, VX42397 ; 2/9 Cdo Sqn. Share broker’s clerk; of Melbourne ; b. Melbourne , 10 Jul 1918. Killed in action 4 Mar 1945. Although not mentioned by named the trooper referred to would be Pattern. Comes with a photo of his memorial plaque from a cemetery in Australia. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings for more Militaria. Please make contact within 3 days. The item “WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea” is in sale since Saturday, June 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “commpartsvic” and is located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s
  • Campaign: World War II