- 1939/45 star, Pacific Star, these unnamed as issued
- War Medal, Australian Service Medal Both impressed ‘C. J. HOOD R.A.N.V.R.’
- United States Bronze Star unnamed as issued.
Lieutenant (SP) Charles Joseph Hood , born 8th January 1912 at Canterbury in Victoria, enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy on 31st March 1941 and discharged from HMAS Lonsdale on Christmas eve 24th December 1945.
On the 23rd April 1948 he was awarded the United States Bronze Star (C.A.G. 3rd June 1948). A very scarce award to Australians during WWII with only 61 being awarded. His citation reads: 'For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea and Tacloban, Leyte, from August 1944 to March 1945. Serving as Liaison Officer, between the Royal Australian Navy and Headquarters, United States Army Services of Supply, Lieutenant Hood rendered a noteworthy service in co-ordinating the movements of Australian Naval Escort vessels with United States Army convoys routed to forward areas of operations. By successfully directing communications in connection with the escort services and through unusual tact and diplomacy, Lieutenant Hood created firm and effective relationships between these services which proved invaluable to Allied operations in the South West Pacific Area'
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