Historical information

The medals belonged to Kenneth Albert Drake W.2719 (born London, enlisted Williamstown) on 3.3.1943 in the RAN age 18 years. His records are only 2 pages but it appears he had some 18 postings. Discharged from the Navy on 27.4.1946 with the rank of Stoker HMAS Lonsdale.

Physical description

Medal set brass plate mounted with the following.
1939 - 45 Star
Pacific Star
British War Medal 1939 - 45
Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.
The first two medals are not engraved but they are originals not replicas.

Inscriptions & markings

On two medals only, "W.2719 K.A. Drake"