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Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2, 7.5.1947
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2......discharge WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2 ...Refer Cat No 4480.1) Certificate of Discharge No 5202 yellow parchment paper, all print in black, typed entries in black and signed in blue pen, one sided entry..1) Typed entry, “V230072 Private Kevin Patrick Guiney - 13 DEC 1941 - Aust Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil depot - 9 NOV 1943 - 7 MAY 1947” .2) Envelope brown colour, OHMS, date stamped front and back 5 times 13 May 1947, addressed to person .1)certificates, discharge ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, Australian Military Forces of the Commonwealth 2nd Military District, 8 June 1944
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Discharge Certificate...Volunteer Defence Corps...WW2...Discharge Certificate for William John Leslie Bennetts, No. V362254, Aust. Volunteer Defence Corps, WW2. ...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 Australian Military Forces of the Commonwealth 2nd Military District ...Discharge Certificate for William John Leslie Bennetts, No. V362254, Aust. Volunteer Defence Corps, WW2. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Cream coloured Certificate of Discharge for a World War Two Soldier. Pro forma details in black type front and back. Soldier's details handwritten on proforma in black ink.Handwritten in black ink; “Soldiers details and signatures” Stamped in purple ink at bottom of front: “Capt O.C. Disposal Company” Handwritten in pencil on RHS: “N/W, 21/4/42".william bennetts, discharge certificate, volunteer defence corps, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, Australian Military Forces, 12.10.1945
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 Australian Military Forces ...John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Certificate of discharge No 124900, paper, print in black, entries typed in black, has details re name, rank, regt No, unit, enlistment/discharge dates, service in & out of Australia, physical appearance, rear has details re keeping the certificate safe."VX16067 Lieutenant (T/Capt) John Eric Wiles 17th Aust Infantry Brigade HQ"certificates, discharge, wiles -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 29.7.1944
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...Item re Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, Regt No VX4838, 2/7th Bn. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Certificate of discharge No 80949 re A.K. Naismith, yellowed parchment paper, black printed form with hand written in red and black ink. Details re name, rank, Regt No, period of service, unit, awards, physical description, any wounds.certificate, discharge, dcm -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 24.10.1945
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...Clarence William CURNOW, refer Cat No 1444 for his service details.Certificate of Discharge No 290377 re C.W.Curnow, yellowed parchment paper with details printed and typed, name, rank, Regt No, unit, enlistment and discharge dates, physical description of soldier.“VX100151 L/Cpl Clarence Wilfred Curnow”certificate, discharge -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 29.3.1943
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...Francis James Kirkham, son of James Joseph Kirkham No 685 AIF. Refer Cat No 1281 for his service history.Certificate of Discharge , laminated, Register No MV4751 re F.J.Kirkham, details re name, rank, Regt No, days of service, unit, enlistments and discharge, physical description. “No V245753 Kirkham, Francis James”certificate, discharge -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 5.3.1946
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ..."Keith HINTON" enlisted 15.12.1914 in the CMF (Citizen Military Forces) No V102292 aged 34 years. He transferred to 2nd AIF No VX84222 on 31.7.1942 & discharged 5.3.1946. He had no overseas service but was awarded Returned from Active Service badge meaning that he served in Northern Australia.Certificate of Discharge, parchment paper, printed form with typed details. Certificate No 496216 re K HINTON. Document details name, rank, regiment no, enlistment & discharge, dates, service inside & outside Australia. “VX84222 Gunner Keith HINTON, 54 Aust Composite A.A. Regiment”certificate, discharge, keith hinton -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 8.12.1944
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 Australian Government ...William Graham GOODMAN VX11397 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.3.1940 age 33 years 2 months. 8.4.1940 posted to 2/5th Batt. 14.4.1940 embarked for the Middle East. 22.5.1940 hospitalised with Otitis Media (ear infection). Rejoined unit 27.5 1940. 14.6.1940 hospitalised with a throat infection. Rejoined unit 16.6.1940. 27.7.1940 transferred to 6th Division ASC. From here he served in Ammunition and Composite Coy’s in 6th Div ASC and graded Group 2 Mechanic MT. 24.3.1941 embarked for Greece. 5.6.1941 reported as missing. 15.12.1941 officially reported as POW in Stalag V111B. 17.5.1944 as part of a POW exchange he embarked from Barcelona to Algiers then Alexandria arriving on 2.6.1944. He is admitted to No 5 NZ GH with Dyspepsia and discharged on 9.6.1944. 28.8.1944 embarked for Australia as a medical casualty. 29.9.1944 arrived Sydney. Hospital again with Dysentry and is medically down graded to D. 6.12.1944 marched out to GDD for discharge. 18.2.1945 discharged from the Army. A document in his records that he supplied details states his POW No 24198. He was captured on 1.6.1941 on Crete and they were on rear guard action at their post when the Island capitulated. It also details living conditions, clothing issue, food, sanitary, treatment, parcels etc. Ref Reg No's 3768, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. A4 certificate, yellowed, folded 8 times. Certificate of Discharge for VX11397 William Graham GOODMAN, Certificate No 151615. AIF Royal Park 8.12.1944.certificate, discharge, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, FRAMED, 11.3.1949
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, FRAMED...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, FRAMED ...Certificate of Discharge. V143139 Sergeant Albert William Guard. Served with Citizen Military Forces from 13 October 1941 to 30 June 1947. Interim Army 1 July 1947 to 26 October 1948.Wooden frame, glass front, printed certificate with cream coloured border, has details of the persons service and discharge date.“Certificate No 224024”documents - certificates/army records, glass technology, discharge -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 1946
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...Allan Stanley Kohler 210028, refer Cat No 10571.5 for his service details.Certificate of Discharge, RAAF form P/P 83A revised September 1945, card yellow colour, all print in black, entries typed in black, places not filled have a red line through. Covers, name, Regt No, rank, Unit, enlistment and discharge dates, physical appearance, qualifications, entitlements, - Signed at the bottom in black and dated 21.3.1946."210028 - Kohler, Allan Stanley"certificate, raaf, discharge -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2, Australian Military Forces, 1946
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2 Australian Military Forces ...Item in the collection of "William John SULLIVAN", VX57829. Refer Cat No. 9523P for his service details.Certificate - heavy quality beige colour paper with black ink print. Australian Coat of Arms at top of certificate. Certificate No. 482868. Black ink typewritten information on certificate. Purple ink stamp on back of certificate.Black ink typewritten information. " VX57829 Private William John SULLIVAN --/-- 2/1 Aust Heavy Battery --/ - AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE from 21 Jun 1941 to 14 Jan 1946 - / ---- ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINE ----/ 97/ 1401/ - NIL -/ --------R.A.S. Badge No. A241336 ----/ Fourteenth January/ Royal Park/ (handwritten signature) ?? Orr Capt/ 14/1/46 VIC/ 5.11 Blue, Fair, Red/ Scar on left elbow ------/------/ W.J. Sullivan. Purple ink stamp on back of certificate. "Service in Australia prior to/ 14 April 1942 not calculated/ as ACTIVE SERVICE in Australia." certificate, army, pow, discharge, william john sullivan -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 1.3.1946
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...M.C.WILLOUGHBY VX54056, 2nd AIF, POW. Refer Cat No 1115 for his service details.Certificate of discharge for Merton Charles Willoughby. Certificate No 495683. Cream coloured paper with black text. Has details of name, rank, Regt No, days of service, enlistment & discharge dates, physical appearance.documents - certificates, military history - army, pow, willoughby -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - PAY BOOKS ARMY, DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE, CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, C.WW2
... PAY BOOKS ARMY, DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE, CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Book no. 420495 Administrative record PAY BOOKS ARMY, DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE, CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...Jack Smethurst VX28896. Refer 549.4, 550.2, 557.558.1 Certificate of Discharge VX28896 S/Sgt Jack Smethurst 558.2 Army pay book VX28896 Smethurst, Jack. Book no. 121582 558.3 Soldier's pay book VX28896 Smethurst, Jack. Pay book no. 80964. 558.4 Soldier's pay book VX28896 Smethurst, Jack. Pay book no. 543484. Yellow 558.5 Record of Service book VX28896 Smethurst, J. S/Sgt 558.6 Demobilization Procedure book. VX28896 Smethurst, J. Sgt. Book no. 420495documents-certificates, financial, service records, military history-army, royal australian artillery -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 21.11.45
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...K.W Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2193, 2196P. Certificate of Discharge re VX109839 K.W Allen, certificate No 303737, yellowed parchment paper, black printed form with spaces to type in individual details. Form details name, rank, Regt No, enlistment and discharge dates, service in and outside of Australia, signed by Officer in charge at date of discharge. documents, military, service -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 28.12.1941
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ....1) Discharge Certificate No 21266 re TX4672 Pte Flood, Harold Douglas 2/29 Battalion, POB Cygnet Tasmania .2) Poor quality photo of Pte Flood.documents, discharge certificate, photos, flood -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 24.10.45
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW2
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Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW1, WW2, (.1) 27.10.1919, (.2) 18.1.1945
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW1, WW2...Light brownish cardboard, black print, details, name, rank Regt No, period of service, awards and physical description. (.2) Certificate of discharge No 157277 of V13666 John Thomas O’Bree MM, light yellow cardboard, black print and hand writing, covers same details as in point (.1) Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW1, WW2 ...Items re J.T.O’Bree MM, WW1 and WW2. Refer Cat No 1334 for his service details and award of the Military Medal.(.1) Certificate of Discharge No 235392 of 6865 John Thomas O’Bree 22nd. Batt AIF. Light brownish cardboard, black print, details, name, rank Regt No, period of service, awards and physical description. (.2) Certificate of discharge No 157277 of V13666 John Thomas O’Bree MM, light yellow cardboard, black print and hand writing, covers same details as in point (.1)certificate, discharge, mm -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK & DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 1945
... RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK & DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2...Administrative record RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK & DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2 .1) Specialty Press Pty Ltd ...Items relate to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282. Born Yackandandah, enlisted Royal Park) 11.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF age 22 years 10 months. Served in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from 23.6.1945 to 19.11.1945. On discharge from the Army 30.11.1945 he was a Sergeant in No 1 Ordnance Field Park AASC. Refer Reg No's 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.2. .1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83, brown, card covered. .2) Certificate of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF. Details name, rank, unit, service home & abroad, enlistment & discharge dates. Paper sheet with black printed ink..1) Handwritten in ink at top: Left: Army No: VX31282 Centre: Rank: Sgt Right: Name: DAY H M .2) Information typed at top centre: VX31282 Sergeant Howard Maxwell DAY 11 Jun 1940 - 30 Nov 1945documents - certificates, books - military -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW1, WW2, 1) 12.10.1919, .2) 29.12.1943
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW1, WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, WW1, WW2 ...George Henry FULLERTON No 5072 enlisted in 10th Light Horse in Bendigo on 18.9.14 aged 20 years 10 months. Served at Gallipoli and Middle East Campaigns. Discharged from AIF 12.10.1919. Re-enlisted as V17275 on 29.12.1943. Refer also Cat 1892. .1) Certificate of Discharge, VB/No.67758 No 226054 re G.H. FULLERTON, light brown parchment paper with name - rank - no, enlistment, discharge dates, unit and physical description. .2) Certificate of Discharge No.17905, yellow parchment paper re G.H. Fullerton with name, rank, No, enlistment, discharge dates, unit and physical description.certificate, discharge, 10th lh, cmf -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Folder -Service and Discharge Records WW2 H - N
... Folder -Service and Discharge Records WW2 H - N...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 Literature Ballarat RSL Ballarat Various literature Folder -Service and Discharge Records WW2 H - N ...Various literaturesecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - SERVICE DISCHARGE LETTER, Australian Army, Sept 1945
... Letter of Discharge...WW2...Was part of 17th Infantry Battalion. Letter of Discharge WW2 Eric John Wiles Official stamp at bottom. ...Relates to the formal discharge of Act. Captain "John Eric Wiles" VX16067 in Sept 1945. Part of the collection of J.E. Wiles. Refer Cat No. 5410P for his service details. Was part of 17th Infantry Battalion.Tattered letter of Discharge of Service for J.E. Wiles from Australian Army. Faded cream paper, previously torn in two and taped back together. Gives administration details of discharge.Official stamp at bottom. Signature of Commanding Officer. No. 174441 Stamped on top. Stamped 28 Sept 1945.letter of discharge, ww2, eric john wiles -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - INTERIM CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE RAAF, R.A.A.F, c.WW2
... Certificate of Discharge...WW2...Edward Warren Callaghan Certificate of Discharge WW2 RAAF Handwritten signature in black ink at bottom RHC. ...Item in the collection of "Edward Warren Callaghan". See Catalogue No. 10057 for details of his service.Light blue coloured folder marked as 'Interim Certificate of Discharge'. RAAF Insignia at top of front cover over printing in black type. Inside folder is a proforma certificate with space for personal details. Text of proforma in black. Personal details added via a typewriter in black type. Personal signature handwritten in black ink at bottom. Stamp in purple ink on back of folder.Handwritten signature in black ink at bottom RHC. Stamped in purple ink on back "RATION OF ? ISSUED ON ? LEAVE ? DISCHARGE!"edward warren callaghan, certificate of discharge, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Certificate of Discharge, John Brian Murray VX142238, Dated 8 August 1946
... certificate of discharge...WW2... jb murray 57/60 aust infantry battalion certificate of discharge WW2 Certificate of Discharge - No 554111 Cream coloured paper with black border with Australian Coat of Arms centre top of page. ...Original AMF Certificate of Discharge certifying VX 142238 Private John Brian Murray born 27/10/1922 at Moyhu 57/60 Australian Infantry Battalion served with CMF 28/5/42 to 29/6/43 and AIF from 30/6/1943 to 8/8/1946 which included overseas service in New Guinea and Solomon Islands.Certificate recognises Private Murray's service in the CMF and AIF during WW2Cream coloured paper with black border with Australian Coat of Arms centre top of page. Certificate of Discharge - No 554111jb murray, 57/60 aust infantry battalion, certificate of discharge, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE AND LETTER RAAF WW2, (.1) Dec 3 1947, (.2) 18.6.1946
... CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE AND LETTER RAAF WW2...Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE AND LETTER RAAF WW2 ...Items relate to Reginald Charles Allardice CMF and RAAF. Refer cat No 3627.5 for his service history.(.1) Letter to R C Allardice registered post No 13758 re the forwarding of his discharge certificate from the A.M.F dated Dec 3 1947. (.2) Certificate of discharge No 169934 re R C Allardice V40236 from the CMF. Details are in black ink, double sided with details re his service.(.1) Signed by “M.C.Langslow”discharge from the raaf world war 2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Australian Military Forces, 3 October 1945
... Discharge Certificate...WW2...Refer Cat 512.2 for Service Details. Discharge Certificate WW2 Some unrelated numbers written on back and front in pencil. ...John Murphy VX15580 in 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion, 5th March 1940 and was discharged on 3rd October 1945 at Royal Park. Refer Cat 512.2 for Service Details.Certificate of Discharge No. 193910, Parchment Paper, light yellow colour with black print. Coat of Arms at top with form giving details of Name, No, Unit, Length o Service, Enlistment Date, Discharge Date, Description of Soldier, Location of Discharge & Signature of both Discharging Officer and Soldier Discharged.Some unrelated numbers written on back and front in pencil.discharge certificate, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, RAAF WW2, 1.2.1946
... Discharge Paper...RAAF...WW2...Refer Cat 3710 for his service details. Discharge Paper RAAF WW2 Printed details: No 431130 Rank: Warrant Officer Full Name: Arthur Thomas MANLY Date of Enlistment: 21.5.1943 Date of Discharge: 22.1.1946 Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate of Service and Discharge. ...Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat 3710 for his service details. Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate of Service and Discharge. For WWII RAAF Member. Strong paper, cream with dark blue print. Dated 1.2.1946.Printed details: No 431130 Rank: Warrant Officer Full Name: Arthur Thomas MANLY Date of Enlistment: 21.5.1943 Date of Discharge: 22.1.1946discharge paper, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Aust Army, 1946
... WW2...Discharge Certificate...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2. WW2 Discharge Certificate Signature in ink at bottom shows J.A. ...See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a heavy paper document. The colour is off white and printing is in black ink. At the centre top is the Australian Crest. Certificate is numbered 483921. Army form AAF A.101. The Certificate is for VX79511 CFN John Alexander McDonald. 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment, AIF 1942 - 1946. It shows his R.A.S. badge and date of Discharge.Signature in ink at bottom shows J.A. McDonald.ww2, discharge certificate -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - FOLDER, SERVICE HISTORY, post 2000
... Folder, black plastic covers with plastic sleeve inserts with 4 pages of Military history of Herbert Booker Field, has photos of "Field" in WW1 & WW2, group photo of Officers in Area 67B Militia Unit Bendigo, Xmas menu 1918 13th BN, items re the Xmas Dinner, Discharge certificate of "Fields" WW2 service, all items are copies....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refer Cat No 890P for the Service details of Herbert Booker Field WW1 & WW2. folder field malone collection Folder, black plastic covers with plastic sleeve inserts with 4 pages of Military history of Herbert Booker Field, has photos of "Field" in WW1 & WW2, group photo of Officers in Area 67B Militia Unit Bendigo, Xmas menu 1918 13th BN, items re the Xmas Dinner, Discharge certificate of "Fields" WW2 service, all items are copies. ...Refer Cat No 890P for the Service details of Herbert Booker Field WW1 & WW2.Folder, black plastic covers with plastic sleeve inserts with 4 pages of Military history of Herbert Booker Field, has photos of "Field" in WW1 & WW2, group photo of Officers in Area 67B Militia Unit Bendigo, Xmas menu 1918 13th BN, items re the Xmas Dinner, Discharge certificate of "Fields" WW2 service, all items are copies.folder, field, malone collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medal, 60th Anniversary of the end of WW11, 2005
... discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool. A common object with over 300000 minted but with a link to a local person and commemorating an event of world importance. warrnambool ernest swan 60th anniversary medallion ww2 ...This medal was issued to commemorate the end of World War 2 and was issued to eligible living veterans or their widows/widowers.It comes in a black card and fabric lined box. It has been issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool. A common object with over 300000 minted but with a link to a local person and commemorating an event of world importance.Gold metal round medal with Australian coat of Arms on one side and stylised image of outline of Australia on the obverse side. Mounted in black card box.World War 11 Service to Australia. World War 11 60years 1945-2005warrnambool, ernest swan, 60th anniversary medallion ww2
