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| Photograph courtesy of his daughter, Kathy Austin Lockton through Thomas P. Williams and used with permission.
Captioning and framing of photo done by Cheryl. |
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World War II Victory Medal |
The World War II Victory Medal was awarded to all military personnel for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. |
Navy Good Conduct Medal |
The Navy Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted service members of the United States Navy and US Naval Reserve (active duty) for three years of continuous active service of a creditable above-average nature in the areas of professional performance, military behavior, leadership, military appearance and adaptability. |
American Defense Medal |
The American Defense Medal was awarded to personnel for active duty service from 8 September 1939 to 7 December 1941 for a period of twelve months or longer. |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal |
The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel for service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946 under any of the specified conditions/circumstances. |
Purple Heart |
The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force who, while serving with the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded; also has a list of specified conditions/circumstances. |
(Note from Cheryl: Above medals were adjusted by me to have a transparent background.
The medals are displayed here in honor and remembrance of Commander Austin and his military service.)
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| Please click here to read a very touching biography/tribute written by Austin's daughter, Kathy Austin Lockton, January 10, 1991, or click here to return to his bio page. |
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