British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The mounted set of twelve miniature dress medals attributed to Rear-Admiral G. G. O. Gatacre, C.B.E., D.S.O., D.S.C. and Bar, Royal Australian Navy

Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, military division, gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, gilt and enamel, with top bar, reverse centre missing; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., and Bar; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53; U.N. Korea 1950-54; Coronation 1953, all modern base metal productions, mounted court style for wear, good very fine (12) £50-70

Rear-Admiral Galfry George Ormond Gatacre, born on 11 June 1907 and educated at Brisbane Boys College and the R.A.N. College. Ranked as a Lieutenant-Commander in 1938, he saw extensive service during the Second World War. Awarded the D.S.C. in 1941 for the Bismarck operations and the Bar to the D.S.C. for Guadalcanal, he was promoted to Captain in 1948 and served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, 1949-50. In command of H.M.A.S. Anzac, 1952-53; awarded the D.S.O. for Korea. Commanded the aircraft carrier Melbourne, 1955-56. Appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Australian Fleet, 1959, and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, 1957-58. Awarded the C.B.E. in 1960, he retired from the R.A.N. in 1964. Rear-Admiral Gatacre died on 11 August 1983.

With related uniform riband bar.