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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 378

(x) The Second World War period K.P.M. pair awarded to Inspector G. Campbell, New South Wales Police Force

King's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R., 1st issue (G. Campbell, Inspr., N.S.W.P.F.); Jubilee 1935, good very fine (2)

K.P.M. London Gazette 11 June 1942.

George Campbell was born in New South Wales on 16 March 1880 and saw active service as a Gunner in 'A' Battery of the Royal Australian Artillery in the Boer War.

Described as being 6 ft. tall and weighing 13 stone on his enlistment in the N.S.W. Police Force in July 1903, he was posted as a Constable to the Eastern District but later served in Double Bay. His subsequent promotions were to Sergeant 3rd Class in October 1922, 2nd Class in January 1929 and 1st Class in July 1933, followed by his appointment to Inspector in April 1937.

Campbell retired in March 1941, shortly before the announcement of his award of the K.P.M., and he died in July 1965; sold with copied service record and verification for the Jubilee 1935 Medal.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£240