Orders, Decorations and Medals

Victory Medal 1914-19 (2921 Pte. E. W. Kerley, 56-Bn. A.I.F.); Africa Star (WX1925 J. Steer); Pacific Star (NX20170 F. E. Bedford); War Medal 1939-45 (NX25557 W. Cavanagh. Tasmanian Contingent); Australia Service Medal (R816 Mouki) very fine and better (5) £50-70

Ernest William Kerley was born in Winchester, England. Serving in the 56th Battalion A.I.F. he was killed in action on 26 September 1917, aged 34 years. His name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

William Cavanagh was born in Sydney, N.S.W. and was an Actor by occupation. Serving as a Gunner in the 2/9 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, he died of illness on 7 December 1941, aged 40 years. He was buried in the Aleppo War Cemetery, Syria.

R816 Private Mouki, “M” Special Unit, Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit, was killed in action on 28 August 1945. His name is commemorated on the Lae Memorial. Casualties sold with service details.