Four; 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal correctly impressed to VX65474 K. A. Sherry
Lance-Sergeant Sherry a native from Ballarat, Victoria enlisted in 1941.
He joined the 2/5th Independent Company and sailed for Port Moresby, joining Kanga Force in 1942. Tasked to reconnoitre Japanese positions at Lae and Salamaua and to conduct raids against the Japanese.
On 30 Jun, the 2/5th raided Salamaua, killing over 120 Japanese for three Australian wounded.
In the following months, the 2/5th patrolled the Huon Gulf area. When the Japanese started to concentrate around Mubo in preparation for an attack on Wau, the 2/5th raided Mubo and ambushed Japanese troops moving inland. After the battle, the 2/5th carried out more long range patrols in the Markham Valley, before returning to Australia in May.
In July 1945 the 2/5th also took part in the landing at Balikpapan, Borneo.
A very desirable Commando grouping to a Sergeant.
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