Historical information
Set of eight medals awarded to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and spent time in hospital in Alexandria after being wounded at Tobruk. He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945.
Physical description
Brown timber frame with maroon velvet mount containing 8 medals, black and white photograph, two brass badges and a black plaque with white inscription .
Inscriptions & markings
VX48340.
Pte. Henry G Jones,
2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F.
Enlisted at Wangaratta 25/7/1940,
Twice wounded in action.
Discharged 26th September. 1945