Historical information

The medals belonged to David Thomas BRUCE VX42855, enlisted 13.6.1940 age 27 years and posted to the 2/23rd Battalian AIF. Embarked for the Middle East 8.4.1941, embarked for Australia 31.1.1943, transferred to 2/1st Australian Docks Operating Coy RAE. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 1.3.1944.

Physical description

Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted re B.D. THOMAS.
1. 1939-45 Star.
2. Africa Star with clasp “8”.
3. Pacific Star.
4. Defence Medal.
5. British War Medal 1939-45.
6. Australian Service medal 1939-45.

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