AustYank Posted December 11, 2012 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2012 I just came across an interesting article in a 1945 newspaper,which reported that 2 Australian servicemen were awarded The American Legion of Merit for Meritorious services as liason officers attached to a PT Ron in the South West Pacific Theatre. Major James Throsby (AIF) and Lt Eric Howett (RANR),were the first Australians assigned to PT Boats and were with them in all major operations off New Guinea,New Britain,New Ireland and the Phillipines. Lt Howett was seconded to Admiral Barbey for piloting the invasion fleet to Lae in 1943 he was wounded in 1944 when the Boat he was on was attacked by a Japanese plane off New Ireland. Anyone have an idea about which Ron or which Boats they served on ? Thanks Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted December 11, 2012 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2012 I'm not sure, there were several that were present off New Guinea and the Philippines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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