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The War Medal 1939-45 was awarded for full-time service in the Armed Forces, wherever that service may have been rendered during the war. Operational and non-operational service may be counted, providing that it was of 28 days or more duration. Eligibility The War Medal 1939-45 is awarded for 28 days full-time service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy there is a requirement that the 28 days should have been served at sea. A member qualifies for the award where service was brought to an end by death, wounds or other disabilities due to service or by cessation of hostilities on 2 September 1945. The War Medal 1939-45 is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel. See required evidence to support a claim. The Medal The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a fallen dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The Ribbon The War Medal 1939-45 ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the Union Flag. Emblem The single bronze oak leaf Emblem signifying either a Mention in Despatches, King's Commendation for brave conduct, or a King's Commendation for valuable service in the air, will, if granted for service during World War II, be worn on the ribbon of the War Medal 1939-45.Full size and miniature medals with ribbons. Miniature has MID claspnilwar medal 1939-45

Nickel/silver medalThe Australian service Medal.

WW2 issueFull size medal, no ribbonNone, so possibly a replicamedal, 1939-45 star, medal, 1939-45 star

The medals belonged to Kenneth Albert Drake W.2719 (born London, enlisted Williamstown) on 3.3.1943 in the RAN age 18 years. His records are only 2 pages but it appears he had some 18 postings. Discharged from the Navy on 27.4.1946 with the rank of Stoker HMAS Lonsdale.Medal set brass plate mounted with the following. 1939 - 45 Star Pacific Star British War Medal 1939 - 45 Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. The first two medals are not engraved but they are originals not replicas.On two medals only, "W.2719 K.A. Drake"medals, award