Historical information

Medal set belonging to VX135349, "Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo". (Born Bendigo (Kangaroo Flat) Initially enlisted in the CMF on 5.11.1941 No V245128 age 19 years 9 months, (Enlisted Katherine NT) transferring from the CMF on 25.1.1943 to the 2nd AIF as VX13549. His Active service is recorded as Darwin Area 1.8.1942 - 11.1.1944, 26.6.1944 - 30.11.1944, Morotai & Borneo 7.6.195 - 15.3.1946, discharged on 29.3.46 serving as a private in 11 Aust. Small Ships Company.
Part of the O'Donahoo Collection.

Physical description

Set of six swing mounted WW2 medals consisting of;
1. 1939-1945 Star.
2. Pacific Star.
3. Defence Medal.
4. War Medal 1939-45.
5. Australian Service Medal.
6. Australian Service Medal 1945-1975. (With SW Pacific clasp.)
All medals with appropriate ribbons.
All medals are engraved with recipients name.
Backing on group is green felt. Pin on back for securing to a jacket.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved on back of each star: “VX135349, A.R. O'Donahoo”
Engraved on rim of three round medals; “VX135349, A.R. O'Donahoo”
Engraved on back of Aust. Service Medal 1945-1975: “VX135349, A.R. O'Donahoo”