Second World War 1939-45 Star Medal and Australian Service Medal issued to Pte. Thomas Roland CARR WX16687

Two (2) Second World War Medals issued to Private Thomas Roland CARR. Born in Sheffield, England on 22 January 1911, Thomas was part of the Militia (W32721) Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) prior to enlisting the 2nd/AIF on 24 September 1941 with the 2nd/16 Battalion. He saw action in the Middle East, and was wounded at Ioribaiwa Ridge, Papua New Guinea before being discharge on 25 February 1946. In the 1980’s Thomas lived at 99 Stead Road, Albany where he was issued his first medal group which were later lost. Another group were reissued in 1991 when he lived in South Australia. Two (2) medals are missing from this group; the Pacific Star and War Medals. Thomas died on 3 December 1993 aged 82 years old.