Historical information
John Alexander McDonald VX79511 enlisted on 28.4.42 aged 19 years, served 2/29th Bn. On discharge from the 2nd AIF 17.1.46 he was a Craftsman in 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment.
Physical description
.1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re J.A McDonald.
1. 1939-45 Star.
2. Pacific Star.
3. War Medal 1939-45.
4. Australian Service Medal.
5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp"SW PACIFIC"
.2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) as in .1).
Inscriptions & markings
.1) "VX79511 J.A McDonald"