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.
His older 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)