The photo shows a headstone with the inscription 'Pres. / Q140158 Sister M.L. Jackson / A.A.N.S. / 30-9-42' Margaret (Peg) Lawrence Jackson. Peg was born in Maryborough, Qld and enlisted in Brisbane Qld on 30 Januaary 1942. Peg served with the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), but died 30 September 1942 following an operation for tonsillitis. A black and white photo of a headstone in the shape of a cross with an inscription.'DIRECTORATE OF GRAVES REGISTRATION / VICTORIA / BARRACKS / ST. KILDA ROAD / MELBOURNE' [faded ink, circular stamp, reverse, top] 'PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY / DIRECTORATE OF GRAVES REGISTRATION / VICTORIA BARRACKS MELBOURNE / BURRIED AT / GRAVE NO' [faded ink, stamp, reverse, bottom] '[BURRIED AT] Toowoomba / [GRAVE NO] B-C-15' [faded ink, written in appropriate places on the above stamp, reverse, bottom]nurses in warfare, q140158

The photo shows a headstone with the inscription 'Pres. / Q140158 Sister M.L. Jackson / A.A.N.S. / 30-9-42' Margaret (Peg) Lawrence Jackson. Peg was born in Maryborough, Qld and enlisted in Brisbane Qld on 30 Januaary 1942. Peg served with the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), but died 30 September 1942 following an operation for tonsillitis. A black and white photo of a headstone in the shape of a cross with an inscription.'DIRECTORATE OF GRAVES REGISTRATION / VICTORIA / BARRACKS / ST. KILDA ROAD / MELBOURNE' [blue ink, circular stamp, reverse, top] 'PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY / DIRECTORATE OF GRAVES REGISTRATION / VICTORIA BARRACKS MELBOURNE / BURRIED AT / GRAVE NO' [blue ink, stamp, reverse, bottom] '[BURRIED AT] TOOWOOMBA / [GRAVE NO] B-C-15' [black ink, written in appropriate places on the above stamp, reverse, bottom]nurses in warfare, q140158

Medal belonged to Margaret Lawrence Jackson Service numbers: QF140158 Q140158. The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II.The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection.Medal belonged to Margaret Lawrence Jackson Service numbers: Q140158 QF140158. Both the obverse and reverse views of the Australia Service Medal, made from cool-to-the-touch nickel-silver. The obverse features a central, textured design of the Australian coat of arms, with the inscription 'THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL/1939-1945' and engravings along the rim reading 'QF140158 M. L. JACKSON'. The reverse displays a central, textured design of the crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left, with the initials 'PM' [for designer Percy Metcalfe] beneath the truncated neck of the effigy. Surrounding the perimeter is the legend 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:', [Latin meaning: 'George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India.] The ribbon- Dark blue (representing the Royal Australian Navy), khaki (representing the Army), light blue (representing the R.A.A.F) and red (representing the Mercantile Marine). Ribbon is not sewn closed and has khaki threads hanging from each end of the ribbon.'QF140158 M. L. JACKSON' [Engraved on the rim]world war 2, world war ii, world war two, wwii, ww2, margaret lawrence jackson

Medal belonged to Margaret Lawrence Jackson Service numbers: Q140158 QF140158. The War Medal 1939–45 was awarded for 28 days full-time service in the armed forces between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Operational and non-operational service may be counted if it was 28 days or more in duration. In the merchant navy, there was 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 medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection.Medal belonged to Margaret Lawrence Jackson Service numbers: Q140158 QF140158. Made from cupro-nickel, the medal itself is cool-to-the-touch. The front has a central and textured design of the crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left and signed 'PM', the initials of designer Percy Metcalfe, below the truncated neck of the effigy. Around the perimeter is the legend 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:' The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the Union Flag. The ribbon is tactile, feeling ribbed under finger. The edge is engraved with the service number, initials and name of the recipient.'QF140158 M. L. JACKSON' [engraved around lower part of the medal edge]world war 2, world war ii, world war two, war medal 1939-45, wwii, ww2, margaret lawrence jackson

The photo may depict Margaret (Peg) Lawrence Jackson. Peg was born in Maryborough, Qld and enlisted in Brisbane Qld on 30 Januaary 1942. Peg served with the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), but died 30 September 1942 following an operation for tonsillitis. A small black and white photo of a young woman in nurse's uniform.'With / much love / From Peg xxxx' [blue ink, reverse, top left, underlined] 'Peg Jackson?' [blue ink, reverse, middle] '643' [red ink, reverse, stamp, lower left] nurses in warfare, q140158

The photo shows a several rows of headstones in the Toowoomba War Cemetery, Queensland. It is recorded as being related to Margaret Jackson. Margaret (Peg) Lawrence Jackson. Peg was born in Maryborough, Qld and enlisted in Brisbane Qld on 30 Januaary 1942. Peg served with the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), but died 30 September 1942 following an operation for tonsillitis. A black and white photo showing several rows of headstones.'Toowoomba / War Cemetery. / QUEENSLAND' [blue ink, stamp, reverse, top] 'IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISSION / COP[Y]RIGHT' [blue ink, stamp, reverse, middle]nurses in warfare, q140158

The photo shows a several rows of headstones in the Toowoomba War Cemetery, Queensland. It is recorded as being related to Margaret Jackson. Margaret (Peg) Lawrence Jackson. Peg was born in Maryborough, Qld and enlisted in Brisbane Qld on 30 Januaary 1942. Peg served with the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), but died 30 September 1942 following an operation for tonsillitis. A black and white photo showing several rows of headstones.'Toowoomba / War Cemetery. / QUEENSLAND' [blue ink, stamp, reverse, top] 'IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISSION / COP[Y]RIGHT' [blue ink, stamp, reverse, bottom]nurses in warfare, q140158