Historical information

Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2.
Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.

Significance

Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2

Physical description

Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.

Inscriptions & markings

Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863
In grateful Appreciation
VX 82156
Dvr Maloney M.M
World War
1939-1945