Historical information

The Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 was established in 1994 by the Australian Government. It recognizes the service of civilians who served in Australia during World War 11, in organisations that were subject to military-like arrangements and conditions of service, or arduous circumstances, in support of the war effort.
The original medal is missing in the presentation box. The recipient was William George Bennett who was a resident of the Alice Berry Nursing Home, Kings Rd, Emerald.

Significance

These medals add to the history of Emerald residents who contributed to the World War II war effort.

Physical description

VEMU1664.1 Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 (minature) with attached ribbon. The ribbon consists of three vertical bands of equal width of green, ochre and green, separated by two narrow white stripes.
VEMU1664.2 Ribbon Bar for the Civilian Service Record 1939 - 1945
VEMU1664.3 Pamphlet explaining the medal design and the official wearing of the medal

Inscriptions & markings

CIVILIAN SERVICE. The medal portrays the Southern Cross surrounded by Golden Wattle.