Historical information

Refers to the service of: "Lindsay Lee Jacgung" S/N 1856.
POB Morwell, Vic, Enlisted on 4 March 1916. 2nd/38th BN, age 18 yrs 7 mths.
Embarked 16 Aug 1916 for England. Embarked 22 Nov 1916 for France.
WIA 13 Jan 1917. Shell shock, rejoined unit 15 Jan 1917. WIA 8 June 1917, Rejoined unit 8 Sep 1917.
Hosp 24 June 1918 Flu, Rejoined unit 18 July 1918. Hosp while on leave 11 Aug 1918. Flu. Rejoined unit 21 Sept 1918.
RTA 1 May 1919, Hospital at sea 16 May 1919. Discharged 19 Sept 1919.

Physical description

1. British War Medal and ribbon, silver.
2. Victory Medal and ribbon, gold.
3. Outer wrapper for medal postage. Registered mail - cotton backed.
4. Cardboard box that held a medal (damaged).

Inscriptions & markings

1. 1856 Pte L.L. JACGUNG, 38 BN AIF,
2. 1856 Pte L.L. JACGUNG, 38 BN AIF,
3. To Mr. L.L. JACGUNG, Post Office Boularra, Gippsland, Vic.
4. 1856 Pte L.L. Jacgung, 38 BN AIF 51029/MO3.