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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedal, Syrian Army Medal 1962, 1962
... Medals Syrian Army... after 1963. Grades: 1. Medals Syrian Army Ribbon: Yellow ...Instituted: 1 August 1962. Awarded: To all members of the Armed Forces serving on 1 August 1962 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Syrian Army. Later extended to anyone who had served prior to 1962 and returned to the colours after 1963. Grades: 1. Ribbon: Yellow with two edged stripes of each: Yellow, black, white, red, white and black medals syrian army -
Orbost & District Historical Societymilitary uniform, Before 1939
This is the army uniform of James Chester Kerr Trewin a lieutenant in 2/7th and 58/59th Battalions. He served in the Middle East, Syria and New Guinea. James Trewin was wounded in action.This item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured WW11 jacket (male) with a cap. There are medals on a strip. Three bronze stars : 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star. Round silver medals : 1939-1945 Defence Medal ; 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal . There is a Rising Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force - on the lapel and on the cap. On left sleeve is a strip of black and red bars.uniform-military trewin-james ww11 -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchMedal set Framed
During WWII the Batallion fought in Syria, New Guinea,Borneo and Darwin. Pte. Eric Wild D.O.B. 30/09/1909 enlisted in Windosr Vic. 27/05 1940. and served with the 16RWAR. until his discharge 27/10/1944, at which time he had been assigned to 2/2 Army Fld. Wshops. He saw service in Africa and the Pacific 16 RWAR Campaign WWII North Africa 1941, Syria, Syrian Frontier, The Litani, Sidon, Wadi Zeini, Damour, South West Pacific 1942 - 1945, Kokoda Trail, Isurava, Eora Creek, Templetons Crossing, Efogi-Menari, Ioribaiwa, Buna-Gona, Gona, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, WaitavoloMedal set 1939-45 star, Africa star,Pacific Star,Defence Medal,War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45.Also patches for 16 RWAR Awarded to Wild, Eric Vincent VX 17865 2/2 Field Workshop16 rawr, wild eric vincent -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medals, Africa Star, abt 1945
The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. Eligibility This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp.Full size and miniature Africa Star medals. Miniature has clasps: North Africa 1942-43 8th Army 1st ArmyNo recipient engraved -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set, early to mid 20th century
Indochina Campaign commemorative medal Awarded by France Type Campaign medal Eligibility French citizens and foreign nationals fighting under the French flag Awarded for 90 days service between 16 August 1945 and 27 July 1954 Campaign Indochina War First awarded August 1, 1953 Precedence Next (higher) 1943–1944 Italian campaign medal Next (lower) North Africa Security and Order Operations Commemorative Medal Morocco commemorative medal (1909) Medaille du maroc France Medal with three clasps Awarded by France Type Campaign Medal Campaign Second Franco-Moroccan War First awarded 22 July 1909 Last awarded 20 July 1912 Total awarded ~63,200 Orient campaign medal Medaille d orient FRANCE Awarded by France Type Campaign medal Eligibility French nationals and foreign nationals Awarded for Service with the French Army of the Orient prior to 11 November 1918 Status No longer awarded Established 15 June 1926 Syria-Cilicia commemorative medal Awarded by France Type Campaign Medal Eligibility French nationals, soldiers under French flag Awarded for Middle Eastern campaigns between 11 November 1918 and 30 September 1926 Clasps "Levant" and "1925-Levant-1926" Established 18 July 1922 Precedence Next (higher) Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918 Next (lower) Dardanelles campaign medal Medaille commemorative de Syrie-Cilicie (Levant) Set of 4 full size French medals, comprising: 1. The Indochina Campaign Commemorative Medal, 2. Morocco Commemorative Medal, with clasp "Maroc" 3. Orient Campaign Medal,"Orient " on reverse 4. Syria-Cilicia Commemorative Medal, with clasp "Levant"medals, french -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Africa Star, abt 1945
The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Recipient is not engraved on reverse, so, either a replica or not issued to Australianmedal africa star -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumCushion Cover, Cushion Cover from WW1, (estimated); 1914-1919
John Hughes was Awarded the Military Medal: "for conspicuous good work during operations at/ GIRD TRENCH, near LE SARS, on 14.11.1916./ This N.C.O. was in charge of a party of men engaged in digging a communication trench from/ our jumping off trench to the newly captured GIRD TRENCH. He displayed great courage and coolness under very heavy fire, and his personal efforts were mainly responsible for the completion of the task allotted to his party."// Service number: 3044 Rank: Lance Sergeant Unit: 2nd Pnr Bn Service: Army Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Award: Military Medal Date of London Gazette: 22 January 1917 Location in London Gazette: Page 836, position 34 Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 29 June 1917 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1395, position 37A framed embroidered cushion cover from WW1. Sent or brought home by Lt. Jack Hughes. Contained within the same frame is a paper clipping and a photo.1.Cushion cover: from the top down- Egypt.... 1914/ Rising Sun/ scrolls with Australian Commonwealth/ Military Forces/ Aust Div Train/ Palestine Sinai Syria/1919. 2.Newpaper clipping with photo: John Hughes (left) 81, and Hugh Mont/gomery, 87, are the two oldest veterans who/ will be taking part in the Frankston ANZAC/ Day March on Tuesday. Mr Hughes served/ in France and Belgium in WW1 and/ in Darwin in the Second World War. He is a/ holder of the Military Medal./ Mr. Montgomery served with the 29th Bat/talion AIF in France during WW1/ Both men have been residents of the RSL park War Veterans Home for the past eight years.// 3. Photo: Mr. John Hughes.belgium, france, ww1, lt, mm, jack, hughes -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - SERVICE RIBBON SETS WW1, WW2, Post 1919, post 1945
The Service Ribbons relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd 1st and 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 27.1.1916 No 10594 in Div Signal Company 3 age 20 years. Embarked for overseas 27.5.1916. As a driver in Signals he was WIA on 4.6.1918 GSW to right thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.6.1919. At some point he enlisted in the Peace time Army and was promoted to Lieut 3rd Div Signals on 1.7.1921, promoted Major 19.2.1929, to Command 2nd Div Sigs 9.9.1936, 3rd Div Sigs 5.5.1939 then to 7th Div Sigs as Lt Col and transfers to the AIF as VX20311, serves in the Middle East, Syria and Pacific. Discharged from the Army on 9.1.1946 with the rank of Colonel. Refer 2034P.Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-18. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 3. 1939-45 Star 4. Africa Star Bottom Row: 1. Pacific Star 2. War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf clasp 'MID' 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 4. Efficiency Decorationmanchester-trimmings, military history
