Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, WWII

Historical information

The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. In normal issue to families the rear is not engraved with any details.

Physical description

Bronze plaque for WWII Soldier George Frederick GRANT VX68675 2/5 Battalion AIF.

Inscriptions & markings

Front stamped outer edge “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR GEORGE F GRANT”

Rear engraved: VX68675 AGE 27, DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 5 JULY 1945”

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