Historical information

Gladys Elva Mole No VFX17199 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service on 9.5.1940 age 26 years 5 months. Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH. During the Middle East time Gladys served with 2/4th AGH in the Siege of Tobruk. Embarked for Ceylon 12.3.1942, 2/4th continued duties there until finally disembarking in Australia 3 MD 4.8.1942, detached for duty QLD 26.9.1943. Embarked for Morotai 21.5.1945, embark for Singapore from Labuan 7.9.1945, embark from Singapore 2.11.1945, disembark 3 MD 20.11.1945. Appointment terminated 27.2.1946 at 106 AGH Bonegilla.
Gladys was classed S/Nurse on enlistment, Sister GP1 on 1.12.1941, Lieutenant 23.3.1943 and Captain 16.8.1943. She served in 6 different hospitals. Active Service outside Aust 875 days, Active service in Australia 1091 days, total 1960 days out of a total service of 2043 Days.
.2) &.3) Ribbons make a full set as in .1) & .4)
Refer 1899, 1900.2.

Physical description

.1) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re G.E.Mole.
1. 1939-45 Star.
2. The Africa Star.
3. The Pacific Star.
4. Defence Medal.
5. War Medal 1939-45.
6. Australian Service Medal.
.2) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E Mole
1. 1939-45 Star.
2. Africa Star.
3. Pacific Star.
.3) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E.Mole.
1. Defence Medal.
2. War Medal 1939-45
3. Australian Service Medal.
.4) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) miniatures re G.E.Mole.
The set is as per .1).

Inscriptions & markings

.1) "VFX17199"