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Old 09-11-17, 10:19 AM
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I have recently acquired a group of medals all named to OX3942 C.D. Hobson. The medals are 39/45,Africa,War, Australia war medal. I have tried everything l can think of by exploring your superb memorial site but cannot find any trace of him. Might any collectors from down under be able to help me in my research. Many thanks in advance.
Pete
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Old 09-11-17, 10:27 AM
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I have recently acquired a group of medals all named to OX3942 C.D. Hobson. The medals are 39/45,Africa,War, Australia war medal. I have tried everything l can think of by exploring your superb memorial site but cannot find any trace of him. Might any collectors from down under be able to help me in my research. Many thanks in advance.
Pete
Can not find that number could you please show a photo of naming and number on one of the stars please.

Cheers Rob
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Old 09-11-17, 10:47 AM
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lololol Pete
hows your eyesight?
heres your man. POW
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Name HOPSON, CHARLES DENIS
Service Australian Army
Service Number QX 3942
Date of Birth 11 Aug 1907
Place of Birth POPLAR, ENGLAND
Date of Enlistment 2 Apr 1940
Locality on Enlistment ATHERTON, QLD
Place of Enlistment CAIRNS, QLD
Next of Kin HOPSON, GLADYS
Date of Discharge 17 Sep 1945
Rank Gunner
Posting at Discharge 1 FIELD REGIMENT RAA
WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display
Prisoner of War Yes
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Old 09-11-17, 11:07 AM
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Many thanks bc, your right my eyes are shot and the medals are not to hand at present but that is great lateral thinking you have! Thanks once again.
Pete
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Old 09-11-17, 07:55 PM
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You can order his service file here: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/Sear...4248863&isAv=N

Yes it is important to have the right name and number

Regards Rob
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Old 10-11-17, 01:25 PM
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Thanks for the additional info, will try to get it right in in future!
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