| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 3003 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: USA, Air Force group of eight for service in 'Top Secret' postings, includes Distinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster (equals 5 awards); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Vietnam Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; South Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 clasp. Robert J.Rutan, II on fourth medal and R.J.Rutan II on fifth medal, all other medals unnamed as issued. The named medals engraved. Very fine - extremely fine. (8) Together with bestowal certificates and citations for Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, another for 3rd and 4th oak leaf clusters, and another for 5th oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, another for 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, and another for 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster; Certificate in Recognition and Appreciation for Your Performance, Dedication, and Service to the 6944th Security Wing; Language Training Report - qualified as Hebrew Interpreter 18 Sept 1973 and on 21 September 1973 named to the Commandant's List for his superior performance of 96%; Defense Language Institute, East Coast Branch, Certificate of Achievement for outstanding scholastic achievement as a student of Hebrew, dated 21 September 1973; Certificate of Training for USAF First Sergeant Academy 30 June 1978; Diploma issued at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi; Brotherhood Through Sports Certificate, event held in Okinawa, Japan 30 March - 3 April 1979; Certificate of Retirement for Master Sergeant Robert J.Rutan II dated 1 August 1980; Certificate of Appreciation to Margaret I. Rutin on the retirement of her husband from active duty dated 1 August 1980. Distinguished Flying Cross: Technical Sergeant Robert J.Rutan II distinguished himself by extra-ordinary achievement on 20 December 1970, while participating in aerial flight as a Analyst/Reporter over Southeast Asia while assigned to the 6990th Security Squadron. On that date, Technical Sergeant Rutan demonstrated a high degree of professional ability in the repair and operation of a highly technical piece of equipment making a direct contribution to the successful conclusion of a Southeast mission having high national interest. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Rutan reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Air Medal: Staff Sergeant Robert J.Rutan II, distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight with the 6990 Security Squadron, United States Air Force Security Service, from 23 December 1967 to 10 April 1968. During this period, the airmanship and courage exhibited by Sergeant Rutan in the successful accomplishment of these important missions, under extremely hazardous conditions, demonstrated his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty. The professional ability and outstanding aerial accomplishments of Sergeant Rutan reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Also awarded five oak leaf clusters. Joint Service Commendation Medal: Staff Sergeant Robert J.Rutan II, AF18594845, United States Air Force, distinguished himself by meritorious service during the period May 1965 to September 1966 while serving as a member of the Joint Sobe Processing Center. Serving as an analyst in an area of critical national concern, Sergeant Rutan demonstrated outstanding qualities of initiative, foresight, thoroughness, and ingenuity. Through his outstanding analytical techniques and constant diligence, he made significant contributions toward the mission of his organization and to the National Defense effort. Sergeant Rutan's exemplary performance and devotion to duty reflect most favourably upon himself, the United States Air Force, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Defense. Air Force Commendation Medal: Technical Sergeant Robert J.Rutan II distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while assigned to the 6990 Security Squadron, United States Air Force Security Service. His professional skill and initiative on 12 December 1970, aided immeasurably in identifying problems associated with his assigned duties and in implementing procedures and techniques to solve these problems. His energetic application of job knowledge played a significant role in contributing to the effectiveness and success of the United States Air Force mission. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Rutan reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Also awarded two oak leaf clusters. Master Sergeant Robert J. 'Bob' Rutan, served 1960-1980; 71-73 Thailand; 73-74 Lang School in DC; 74-77 6916th; 77-80 6990th (see note) First Sgt; also served in Omaha and in Greece with 6916th Security Squadron in Athens; Died 1987; the Rutan family had a military service history as 'Bob' Rutan's father, Robert Rutan retired as a Navy Yeoman Senior Chief Petty Officer, one of his sons was Robert Rutan III who retired as a Coast Guard Machinist Chief Petty Officer, another son was Russell Rutan who retired as an Air Force Major, and yet another son was Ronald James Rutan whose last known posting was as Commander at the Navy Yard in Washington DC. Note: 6990th Security Squadron directly supported RC-135 Combat Apple operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War and also supported C-130 operations at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam and Korat Royal Air Base, Thailand. With a considerable amount of research and some photographs. Estimate: 1000 AUD |  |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 3018 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: World, includes USA, Brevet Medal; Philippine Campaign Medal 1899-1903 (type 2); Mexican Service Medal 1911-1917; Specially Meritorious Medal 1898; R.M.S. Carpathia/S.S. Titanic Medal (2, one in silver for junior officers and one in bronze for crew) (all USA medals appear to be replicas); U.S. Army Small Ships gilt and enamel badge (17x20mm) plain, flat reverse; Brevet Medal riband; Presidential Unit Citation bar; joined bar of 3 unit citations, USA Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation; also Germany, SS Long Service award II Class for 12 Years (replica); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (3, one without ribbon and two with centrepiece attached by blue tack). Very good - uncirculated. (16) Ex Warwick G. Cary Collection. Estimate: 200 AUD |
Match 2:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2877 Price realized: 200 AUD (Approx. 131 USD / 120 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Group of Five: 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 437886 R.F.Pitcher. First two medals engraved, last three medals impressed. Court mounted, missing clips for pins on reverse and with sticky tape for mounting on board, first two medals cleaned and last medal with some contact marks, otherwise extremely fine. Pitcher's Service File shows that his medal entitlement for service in the RAAF was Defence Medal 1939-45, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal 1939-45. There is no mention of the 1939-45 Star or the Air Crew Europe Star. Ronald Franklyn Pitcher, law clerk, born 07Aug1921 at Fairfield, Vic; Enl.26May1943 at No.1 Recruiting Centre Melbourne, Vic, as ACII, with previous service in Melb Uni Rifles and 140th Aust Gen Trpt; to LAC 11Sep1943; various postings including to Canada 29Dec1943 for attachment to Royal Canadian Air Force and training with 6SFTS; to Pilot Officer 25Aug1944; RTA 07Nov1944; to Flying Officer 25Feb1945; Disch.01Nov1945. Estimate: 250 AUD |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2779 Price realized: 8,000 AUD (Approx. 5,251 USD / 4,806 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: DSO, MID (3 times) and VD Group of Six to AAMC: Distinguished Service Service Order (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; War Medal 1939-45; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (GRI) (with substitute top brooch bar missing pin). First medal unnamed, Captain H.V.P.Conrick. A.M.C. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut-Col. H.V.P.Conrick. A.I.F. on third medal, Lt-Colonel H.V.P.Conrick. A.I.F. on fourth medal, H.V.P.Conrick. M.N. Surgeon on fifth medal, Lt.Col. H.V.P.Conrick. D.S.O., U.L. on last medal. Last medal engraved, all other named medals impressed. Display mounted, together with hat and collar badges of AAMC (KC), very fine. Ex Dix Noonan Webb Sale 5 November 1991 (lot 267). DSO: Supplement to LG 18/7/1917, p7214; CAG 8/11/1917, p2938, to Maj. Horatio Victor Patrick Conrick, A.A.M.C. Recommendation: Major H.V.P.Conrick 7th Australian Field Ambulance. On the evening of May 6th 1917 near Noreuil a wagon loaded with explosives was being taken forward. This wagon was hit and a huge explosion took place, drawing heavy enemy shell fire on to the spot. A man rushed to Major Conrick for assistance and reported that a hundred men had been killed or wounded by the explosion. Major Conrick immediately collected bearers and led them to the scene of the accident. He personally attended to the wounded and directed the bearers in the open under heavy shell fire until all the wounded had been safely removed. Another report of Major Conrick's service reads as follows, 'During the severe fighting near Bullecourt Major Conrick was in charge of the Advanced Collecting Post near Noreuil from the 4th to 9th of May 1917. He continually moved from Post to Post under intense fire encouraging the men and arranging the relief for the bearers when exhausted. It was due to his efforts that the evacuation of wounded was rapidly and successfully carried on during the above days. This officer was in the first Australian Expeditionary Force and has served with the A.I.F. throughout the Gallipoli and French campaigns. He has, at all times, been characterised by his good work under all circumstances.' MID: (1st) LG 28/1/1916, p1209; CAG 6/4/1916, p862 - I have the honour to submit herewith the name of Captain H.V.P.Conrick, 3rd Field Ambulance, whose services I wish to bring to your lordship's notice in connexion with the operations described in my despatch of 11th December, 1915. (2nd) LG 13/7/1916, p6955; CAG 30/11/1916, p3234 - With reference to the despatch published on the 10th April, the following are mentioned for distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir Charles Munro's Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force :- Major Horatio Victor Patrick Conrick. (3rd) LG 28/12/1917, p13568; CAG 18/4/1918, p845 - The following is a continuation of Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch of the 7th November, submitting names deserving special mention, published in a supplement to the "London Gazette" of Friday, 28th December, 1917 :- Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) H.V.P.Conrick, D.S.O. CAFOD (VD): CAG No.58 16/7/1931 to Lt-Col H.V.P.Conrick DSO, Unattached List, 2nd MD. This decoration was presented to Lt-Colonel Conrick DSO, VD by His Excellency the Governor General at his office in the Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Martin Place, Sydney on Monday 14 March 1932. Horatio Victor Patrick Conrick (1882-1960), born 27May1882 at Fitzroy, Melbourne and educated at the Christian Brothers' School, St Kilda; started working as a bank clerk before studying medicine at the University of Melbourne (M.B., B.S., 1910); appointed Resident Medical Officer at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane; 02Feb1914 commissioned Captain in AAMC, Citizen Forces; 20Aug1914 appointed to A.I.F. and posted to the 3rd Field Ambulance, AAMC; Emb.25Sep1914; served throughout the Gallipoli Campaign and was awarded a mentioned in dispatch in 1916 for his services as detailed in a dispatch in December 1915; appointed to 2nd AGH in Egypt Jan1916; promoted to Major 06Feb1916; transferred to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital and left for the Western Front in April; served as medical officer-in-charge, Anzac Base Details, and then attached to the Aust Vol Hosp in July; for the rest of 1916 held appointments with 2nd AGH and 5th and 7th Field Ambulances; serving with the latter unit when his award of the Distinguished Service Order was gazetted in July 1917; later that year he served with the 1st and 15th Field Ambulances, the 10th Casualty Clearing Station and the 24 Bn; appointed Temporary Lieut-Colonel and Senior Medical Officer at the 2nd Command Convalescent Depot in November and was again mentioned in dispatches; 03Apr to 24May1918 commanded 8th Field Ambulance; rank confirmed on 01May1918; RTA Jun1918 and appt terminated 14Aug1918; no record of WWII Merchant Navy service as surgeon found. On 12Sep1918, Conrick married Mary Frances Punch at St Mary's Catholic Church, North Sydney; they settled at North Sydney and he resumed medical practice concentrating on children's medicine; held appointments at Sydney's Renwick Hospital for Infants at Summer Hill from 1922 and was honorary consulting surgeon there from 1957 until his death; from the late 1940s he was Honorary Assistant Physician at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital for women and children at Crows Nest and for several years was New South Wales representative on the council of the British Medical Association; remained on reserves with AAMC until 1943 when he was placed on the retired list with the rank of Lt-Colonel; Horatio Conrick died on 18 July 1960 and was buried in the Catholic section of Gore Hill Cemetery; In the Gore Hill Cemetery Biographies Volume 1, p219 it states that Conrick was the officiating officer at the burial service of Simpson Kirkpatrick, who was immortalised as "the donkey man" and 'Simpson and his donkey". On April 28th, 1915, Capt. Conrick, AAMC, landed on Gallipoli with the 3rd Field Ambulance. The soldier to become known as 'Simpson, the Donkey Man' was one of his stretcher bearers. Shortly before his death in 1960, Conrick wrote with first hand knowledge of this brave and remarkable Australian soldier and his personal recollections were brought into the public domain by his daughter, Mrs Mary Rayward of Dee Why. In one part of these recollections Conrick wrote, 'Simpson was a very game man and in fact, he laughed at danger. At all times he was cheerful and a great favourite with his mates of the 3rd Field Ambulance. On one occasion I passed him in Monash Gully and called out to him, 'Look out for yourself Simmy.' His laughing reply came, 'That bullet hasn't been made for me yet, sir.' When our C.O., Colonel Alfred Sutton, a good soldier and sensible man, came ashore at Anzac about one week after the landing, we reported to him the type of work Simpson was doing, detached from the Ambulance. He replied he was quite agreeable he should continue, as his was an exceptional case, the only stipulation being that he should report at intervals to H.Q. Simpson came to us at times for rations, but more often he was fed by the Indian Mountain Battery and Jacobs Mule Train, who were camped near Monash Gully. They greatly admired him and would have given him anything. After his death, these Indians took charge of his donkey, fed it and looked after it. Their Medical Officer, Capt. Casey Evans (afterwards Sir Casey Evans) told me that he enquired of some of them if they would not lose caste by handling a donkey. They replied, 'What matter, sahib, it is the donkey of a Bahadur - a hero.' We buried Simpson in the cemetery on Brighton Beach, close to 'Hell-fire Corner,' a spot he had passed hundreds of times in his brave journeyings.' With a large file of research and photos. Estimate: 10000 AUD |  |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2919 Price realized: 2,600 AUD (Approx. 1,707 USD / 1,562 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Group of Nine: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, - three clasps - Malaya, Malaysia, Vietnam; Naval General Service Medal (GVIR), - clasp - Minesweeping 1945-51; United Nations Korea Medal 1950-53; General Service Medal 1962-2007, - clasp - Malay Peninsula; Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal 1964-73; Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, - four clasps - Japan, PNG, Korea, FESR; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei.Gratia). P.M.8316. D.G.Gilbert. on first medal, PM8316 D G Gilbert on second and fourth medals, R36845 D G Gilbert on third, seventh and eighth medals, 36845 D.G.Gilbert on fifth medal, R.G.Gilbert R36845 on sixth medal, and 36845 RPO D.G.Gilbert. R.A.N. on last medal. All medals impressed or pantographed. Court mounted, a few medals with light contact marks, otherwise mostly extremely fine. Together with riband bar; RAN hat with Petty Officer's badge (QC) (top of hat with some foxing; b&w photo of D.G.Gilbert with 3 young sailors; programme for Form of Ceremony for Naming and Commissioning of H.M.A.S. Melbourne on Friday 28th October, 1955; invitations to Mr and Mrs D.Gilbert from the Commanding Officer H.M.S. Rhyl, 5 January (no year) at 1930 (7.30pm); Mr and Mrs D.G.Gilbert from The Government of Victoria to say farewell to His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe KCMG, KCVO, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ, Governor of Victoria, 25 March 1974; Mr and Mrs D.G.Gilbert from the Government of Victoria to say farewell to His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Paul Hasluck GCMG, GCVO, KStJ, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, 27 June 1974; Mr & Mrs D.Gilbert from the Commodore and Members of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron to attend Centenary Ball and Presentation Dinner; Mr D.Gilbert (R.Y.C.V.) from Commanding Officer and Ship's Company H.M.A.S. Cook to attend Commissioning Ceremony at Williamstown Naval Dockyard, 28 October 1980; Mr and Mrs D.G.Gilbert from the Governor and Mrs McCaughey of Victoria to honour the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen; The Northern Territory News, Darwin Saturday September 27, 1969, shows a photo on front page that appears to be D.G.Gilbert in uniform but caption has been torn from below photo. Douglas George Gilbert, clerk, born 21Sep1926 at South Melbourne, Vic; Enl.30Apr1945 in Royal Australian Naval Reserve at Port Melbourne and then served overseas; Disch.21Jan1947 as Able Seaman; Re-Enl.16May1949 and served at various postings and ships; awarded Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 26Feb1962; Disch.20Jan1973 as Chief Petty Officer and Master-at-Arms, HMAS Cerberus. With research by Mostly Unsung and copy of Service File. Estimate: 3000 AUD |  |
Match 5:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2651 Price realized: 420 AUD (Approx. 276 USD / 252 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Medal Cases, for orders, decorations and medals, many British but also some world, several have award post nominal initials or name of award gold blocked on lid, includes DSO (2, one case unmarked and one damaged), DFC (with name badge for Neil Lambell [413717 Flying Officer Neil Allason Lambell, RAAF, awarded DFC in WWII] and Air Force Association lapel badge), Military Cross (crown on lid) (8, three with pin-back ribbon [one ribbon damaged], one with pin-back bar and short ribbon and one with pin-back bar only), unmarked cases (5, two damaged), The George Medal box, Silver Jubilee Medal 1952-1977 box; also Belgium Order of Leopold II case by Gustave Wolfers, Egypt Order of the Nile case by J.Lattes, USA cases for Bronze Star Medal, Soldier's Medal and Purple Heart with enamel lapel badge and short pieces of ribbon, unidentified Greek box 1940-1941 with navy shield on lid, base insert (with foxing) for medal box with provision for star shaped medal and another plain box. Good - good very fine. (25 cases + extras) Ex Warwick G. Cary Collection. Estimate: 130 AUD |
