Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. Replica medal set belonging to Francis O'Donahoo (No. R124983) who enlisted in the Navy with his twin brother Paul, on 10th October 1978. The Australian Service Medal 1975 - with Middle East clasp was issued to RAN service members for deployment to the North West Indian Ocean, 1st September 1980 to 31 July 1986. Paul and Francis O'Donahoo are sons of WW2 veteran, Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349) and grandsons of WW1 Veteran, Robert Raymond O'Donahoo (No. 1399).Replica court mounted medal set consisting of; 1. Australian Service Medal 1975- with Middle East clasp. 2. The Australian Defence Medal. Details of medal mounting service printed on white paper and attached to back of set.Printed on label on back 'David Hirsh Medal Mounting, 12 Hanson Avenue, GLEN HUNTLY, Vic 3163, Tel/fax 03 9571 5469.'o'donahoo collection, francis o'donahoo, medal set', australian service medal, australian defence medal

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. Medal issued to Mr. Paul O'Donahoo (No. S124975) who enlisted in the Navy along with his twin brother Francis on 10 October 1978.Circular silver coloured medal with red, white and black striped ribbon attached. Silver colour clasp on back of ribbon. Name and number of recipient engraved around rim of medal. Obverse features Australia Coat of Arms with 'THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL' around the edge. reverse features words 'FOR SERVICE' below a Queen's Crown wreath of wattle surrounding words and crown.Engraved around rim of medal: 'S124975 P.P. O'Donahoo'.o'donahoo collection, paul o'donahoo, australian service medal, award