Historical information

Jack Lockett was presented with the French Legion of Honour in 1998 at the Bendigo RSL by the French Ambassador in the presence of the Prime Minster, John Howard.
The closeup of the medals shows the service medals with the Legion of Honour.

Physical description

Two colour photographs
a Closeup of Jack Lockett's Legion of Honour and service medals.
b Jack Lockett pictured with John Howard, the then Prime Minister.

Inscriptions & markings

a 'The mounted WW1 medals of John H. Lockett with the French Legion of Honour (left) presented by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Gerard with the Australian Prime Minister John Howard on 21st July 1998 at Bendigo RSL'
b 'Mr John Howard, Prime Minster. Mr Kack Lockett, oldest WW1 Vet age 107 years. The presentation of the French Legion of Honour award at the bendigo RSL Club on 21st July 1998'