Historical information
Sgt S.T. Wood was an RAAF Fitter/Armourer with overseas service. he served for 4 years and 3 months and was demobilised on 3 December 1945
Significance
This is the standard set of medals for a member of the Defence Forces in WWII with service in the islands to our north.
Physical description
Set of five service medals, with miniatures, in wooden cigar box, with leaflet on medal entitlements and Interim Discharge Certificate for 42333 Sgt S. Wood, RAAF. Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45.
Inscriptions & markings
Stars are inscribed 42333 S.T.Wood on rear. The medals have the same inscription on the lower outside rim.
Box has "S.T.Wood" and some other illegible characters scratched into wood on upper outside surface.