RAAF WWII pair - Arthur Stoker

439794 Leading Aircraftsman Arthur Frederick William Stoker was an 18 year old from Ballina, NSW when he enlisted in the RAAF on 31 Jul 43. I find it interesting that his enlistment papers show his civilian trade as 'Confectionary Assistant', but later documents indicate he was trained as a radio technician. His employer was the HMV Radio Company. 

When he applied for discharge in 1946, he stated his father was an electrical contractor and radio salesman in Ballina and Arthur was required to go back to work in the family business.

Arthur's full medals entitlement is the War Medal and the Australian Service Medal 1939-45 and are pictured below 

Thanks to Charlie S who sent these medal to me. I've recently been in contact with Arthur's grand daughter and I'll send her the medal tomorrow as it is her birthday.

The returned medal tally is now 3025.