Historical information

Arthur George Holley No 13556 enlisted in the RAN as a boy Sailor on 25.9.22 age 15 years. During his long career he served on or at the following postings; HMAS Tingara, Brisbane, Sydney, Cerebus (5 times), Canberra (2), Australia, Hobart, Townsville, Rushcutter. His main WW2 service was on HMAS Hobart 27.1.39 - 14.9.44. At discharge from the RAN on 17.10.45 he held the rank of Leading Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman. He was awarded the “Long Service and Good Conduct Medal”.Refer 2135.3, 2137, 2147.
A younger brother was KIA in WW1, refer 2133.3.

Physical description

Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley.
1. 1939-45 Star.
2. Africa Star.
3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC".
4. Defence Medal.
5. War Medal 1939-45.
6. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Inscriptions & markings

"13556 A.G.Holley (medals 1 to 5)
"13556 Able Seaman A.G. Holley R.A.N" (6th medal)