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Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit

Here’s a really nice group of six medals, mint in box of issue plus extras to an Australian Army Officer. Six Medals as follows below. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence of the UK Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, all mint, wrapped in tissue paper as issued, with ribbons, all correctly impressed naming to’NX9293 D. Boothroyd, 73 Dalrymple Ave, Chatswood, N. All in original tissue wrap. Lovely large black & white copy of Boothroyd in Australian Army Summer Uniform as Captain, showing medal ribbons for the three stars (this ribbon bar included with group). Lovely contemporary miniature medal bar. Of six medals made by K. Ribbon bar of three stars. As worn in picture of Captain Boothroyd, clearly contemporary. 29th May 1908 in Southport England. 7th AUSTRALIAN DIVISION INTELLIGENCE SECTION. There are a number of pictures of Boothroyd available on the Australian War Memorial Website, in particular a group shot of No 1 Training school, Special Advanced Training Course, No 1, Australian Corps of Signals (Cypher). Boothroyd is identified as a Lieutenant at the time (1944). A well-travelled soldier, having medals for the Middle-East and Pacific Campaigns. These Australian groups of six, in particular with early enlistment date and late discharge dates, can bring to light some very interesting stories. The item “Australian Army WW2 Medal Group of Six Captain, Divisional Intelligence Unit” is in sale since Wednesday, December 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “hamptonside” and is located in Melbourne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Campaign: World War II