Historical information

Relates to "John James Meade", No.144860 RAAF. Enlisted 29/9/43, age 18. Discharged 20/2/46, Rank L.A.C. No. 2 Operational Training Unit.

Physical description

Two Australian Service medals.
1. Australian Service Medal with Australian Commonwealth symbol on one side and image of George VI on other side. Ribbon attached to Ribbon that is light blue, red, white and dark blue stripes and a large safety pin on top.
2. War Medal 1939-1945. Round silver metal with picture of Rampant Lion standing on a vanquished eagle. Other sign image of George 6th. A ribbon attached to top that is red, blue and white.

Inscriptions & markings

1. The Australia Service Medal - one side with 1939-45. and George 6th on other side.
2. Image of lion and 1939-45 on one side and George 6th on other.