Butler, Philip Alan

Rank: Able Seaman

Service: Able Seaman

Unit: HMAS. Cerberus NES

Branch Category:

Conflict: WW2

Personal Items

1939 - 1945 Star, 1939 - 1945 Pacific Star, 1939 - 1945 British War Medal, 1939 - 1945 Australian Service Medal, 1945 - 1975 Australian Service Medal Japan and PNG. Dog Tags.

The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. It was awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
The Pacific Star is awarded for entry into operational service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II.
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps, engraved on reverse with recipient's details.
Identity discs – "dog tags". The discs were stamped with the soldier's name, service or regimental number, religion, and unit.

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Notes.

Date of Birth: 15 Aug 1926
Place of Birth: SYDNEY, NSW
Date of Enlistment: 30 Jun 1944
Locality on Enlistment: RANDWICK, NSW
Home Port/Port Division: SYDNEY, NSW
Date of Discharge: 22 Jul 1946
Posting at Discharge: HMAS Warramunga
Next of Kin: Butler John
Date of Discharge: 22 Jul 1946
Prisoner of War: No

References:
nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au