Pair: Private J. D. Rose, 3rd Squadron Australian Special Air Service

Vietnam 1964 (216059 J. D. Rose), bronze sword and wreath emblem on ribbon; South Vietnam Medal 1964, 1 clasp, 1960- (J. D. Rose), mounted Court-style for wear, first with minor edge bruise, some enamel loss to second, good very fine and better (2) £700-900

John David Rose was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England on 25 June 1937. Living in Sydney, Australia, he attested for service in the Australian Military Forces on 29 October 1964. Attending the Basic Parachutist Course, June/July 1965, he was rated ‘below average’ because of lack of coordination in landing. Nevertheless, in July 1965 he was posted to the S.A.S. Regiment. Posted in June 1966 to Vaung Tau, Vietnam, as a Lance-Corporal in the 3rd Squadron Special Air Service, he was on Special Service in the Southern Zone Command until March 1967. Later, finding it difficult to assimilate into the 1st Squadron S.A.S., he made application to transfer as an instructor in the Infantry Centre at Ingleburn, N.S.W. He was appointed an Assistant Instructor in December 1969. Further service in the Australian Army to October 1970 is indicated. Sold with a quantity of papers, including attestation, record of service, courses attended, certificates, etc.