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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 379

(x) The post-war K.P.M. awarded to Inspector 1st Class J. T. Dunnet, New South Wales Police Force

King's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R., 1st issue (James T. Dunnet, Insp. 1st Class, N.S.W. Police Force), official naming on pre-prepared ground, good very fine

K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1947.

James Thomson Dunnet was born in Caithness, Scotland on 4 September 1887 and served in the Leith Police Force for a year or two before immigrating to Australia. Settling in New South Wales, he was appointed a Constable in the local police force in November 1910.

He was subsequently advanced to Detective Sergeant (D.S.) 3rd Class in July 1928, D.S. 2nd Class in September 1935 and D.S. 1st Class in October 1938, followed by his appointment to Inspector in January 1942.

Dunnet's final promotion was to Superintendent and Inspector 1st Class in March 1945, and he was also entitled to the Imperial Service Medal (London Gazette 30 April 1948, refers); sold with copied service record.

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

Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£240