Historical information

Set of medals issued at the end of WW2 to personnel who served in the Pacific theatre of war between September 1939 and September 1945.
See: www.defence.gov.au Defence honours and awards, WW2 for details.

Significance

Pte McGregor was born in Gisborne.

Physical description

Set of four medals awarded to Pte W J McGregor in individual presentation boxes. Each medal has a ribbon and pin attached.
A plaque displays Pte W J McGregor's record of service.

Inscriptions & markings

Each box has the name of the medal written on the lid.The medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star each has vx102441 W J McGregor engraved on the back.
The War Medal 1939-45 and the Australia Service Medal 1939-45 are both engraved on the rim with vx102441 WJ McGregor.