Six: Leading Stoker C. C. Veitch, R.N., attached Royal Australian Navy

1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (KX.78898 C. C. Veitch. L. Sto. H.M.A.S. Castlemaine) official correction to ‘A’ of HMAS, mounted as worn, very fine (6) (6) £260-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late Ron Wright.

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Colin Charles Veitch was born at Tranmere, Birkenhead, Chester, on 5 September 1909, and joined the stoker branch of the Royal Navy on 29 November 1927. He was loaned to the Royal Australian Navy for 2 years from 1 May 1942, during which time he served at the following shore establishments: Cerberus, Penguin II, Castlemaine, Melville, Lonsdale and Penguin again. He received his L.S. & G.C. medal whilst in H.M.A.S. Castlemaine on 27 November 1942, and reverted to the Royal Navy on 7 October 1943. He was promoted to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic in May 1947 and was invalided out on 28 May 1948.