Historical information

Richard William McGilvery. Enlisted No. 450708 in the RAAF on 20/3/45, age 19 years. Served with BCOF in Japan post War, discharged on 16/10/1948, re enlisted 1950, discharged 30.9.1970 with the rank of Warrant Officer, awarded the "Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.

Physical description

Framed memorabilia, frame brown timber, Memorabilia has blue inset backing, there are 4 inserts.
Top insert has, 2 x RAAF shoulder epaulettes,
2. Shoulder patches "British Commonwealth Forces"
3. 2 x badges with lion and horse.
4. 1 x RAAF hat badge.
5. 4 x uniform buttons.
6. 1 x badge "British Commonwealth Forces Association".
7. 1 x brown shoulder wings.
8. 1 x miniature badge "Air Training Corps Australia".
9. Set of medals mounted. (1) Defence medal 1939-45. (2) Australian Service Medal. (3) Australian Defence Medal. (4) Long Service and good conduct medal.
10. Medallion 60 years 1945 - 2005. Photo insert showing portrait of "McGilvery" in Japan.
Centre insert: Details re McGilvery with "Long Service & Good conduct Medal".