The defence medal is a campaign medal instituted by the united kingdom in may 1945, to be awarded to subjects of the british commonwealth for both nonoperational military and certain types of civilian war service during the second world war. The australian defence medal is an australian military decoration which recognises current and former australian defence force personnel who completed an. Armed forces and the australian mercantile marine during world war ii. Australia the defence medal 1939 45 unnamed st42166. Ww2 royal air force service and release book for airwoman d.
The australia service medal 19391945 recognises service in australias armed forces, mercantile marine and volunteer defence corps during world war ii. Shop defence medal full size military award ww2 repro for nonoperational service uk. The medal was instituted in 1945 to recognise both military service and an extensive list of civilian service in support of the war effort or the armed forces. She further claims in the above entry, that she was an armed combat soldier, who served in the department of defence, australia, from the 20 january, 2016 to 14 may, 2018. The volunteer defence corps was formed on 15 july 1940. This request came to me via the lost medals australia face book page. Defence medal world war 2 campaign medals for sale wwii. The defence medal was a campaign medal of the british commonwealth, awarded for service in world war ii.
The medal recognises the service of australian defence force members on special operations as declared by the chief of the defence force from 1 november 2019. The medal was created by king george vi in 1949 and counter signed by prime minister ben chifley to. Go to australian operational service medal special operations page. The 193945 defence medal was a campaign medal of the british commonwealth, awarded for the qualifying time required depending on the area served is. Please click here for more information about the nzdf medals website. Australian operational service medal special operations. Clearance collectables top quality australian australia service medal 19391945. Wwii medal groups southern cross militaria pty ltd. The defence medal was awarded for service in the forces in nonoperational areas subjected to air attack or closey threatened for at least three years service in great britain until 8th may 1945 or one year in territories overseas until 2 september 1945. Wayne mcdonalds book on first world war honours and awards to new zealand. National police service medal, defence long service medal, national medal, aust defence medal historical information.
The australian defence medal adm has been established to recognise australian defence force regular and reserve personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by serving for an initial enlistment period or four years service whichever is the lesser. Military medals, ribbons, ribbon bars, badges, patches and. Australia service medal 19391945 department of defence. Australias honours a pictorial guide to awards in the australian honours system. The australia service medal 1939 1945 world war two ww2 vintage australian army. Defence medal full size military award ww2 repro for non.
Although not official, of someone who was awarded medals can wear that persons medals on the right side to show that the medals are not their own. The same medals were issued to all commonwealth personnel, and in addition commonwealth countries generally issued a unique medal to recognise the service of their own people. World war ii military medals and awards identify medals. For service during world war ii australian personnel were awarded imperial campaign medals. One of dvas key roles is acknowledging and commemorating the service and sacrifice of all those who served australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations through commemorations, memorials, war graves and research. The australian defence medal is a circular medal of cupronickel. He is also missing the australian defence force medal and the unit citations and infantry combat badge should be worn above the medals, not on them. Vietnam veterans awarded gallantry citation by australia 5 april 2019. You can buy replicas of medals that have been issued from medal makers. Australia wwii medal group africa star to cpl h adams qld signals served greece. The australia service medal 19391945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the.
Service in the forces in nonoperational areas subjected to air attack or closely threatened, provided such service lasted for three or more years. He was married to gladys but they didnt have any children. You can find more information on a specific medal or award by clicking on its link below. The defence medal was awarded to british military and civilian personnel for a range of service in the united kingdom, and to british, british commonwealth and british colonial personnel who served outside their home countries in a nonoperational area or in an area subject to threat such as air attack. Defence medal world war 2 was awarded to service personnel for three years service at home, one years service in a nonoperational area e. Book campaign and operational medals awarded to the. Honours and awards are conferred in recognition of gallant or distinguished conduct or service. This type of service in the uk includes, but is not confined to, those civilian.
Burtons family was originally from victoria but sometime around 1900 they moved to perth. Medals are generally only reissued to a service person or their nextofkin if the medal has never been issued. Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service. National police service medal national medal defence force service medal reserve force decoration. Campaign and service medals recognise service rendered by members of the australian defence force in prescribed warlike operations.
The obverse features a stylised version of the commonwealth coat of arms as used on the australia service medal 193945 with a sprig of wattle with the top outer edge inscribed with the words the australian defence medal. Unfollow 1939 1945 defence medal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. World war ii veterans are not eligible for the australian defence medal unless they completed the qualifying service after 3 september 1945. The australia service medal 19391945 british medals. The gazette notice is available on the attorneygenerals website it recognises qualifying efficient service of current and former australian defence force adf regular and reserve personnel, including national servicemen, who have served since the end of world war ii. Department of defence, australian government, jobs. The ww2 defence medal awarded to wx4662 burton orlando grave came to me via my friend sandra. Front line service medal world war 2 unofficial tin medal from the medal yearbook 2011. Awarded for 30 days fulltime or 90 days parttime service at home or overseas in the australian armed forces and the australian mercantile marine between 3 september 1939 and 2 september 1945. It was instituted to recognise both military and some types of civilian service. Faqs nz defence service medal frequently asked questions and latest updates. This list of military awards and decorations of world war ii is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during world war ii.
World war ii australian collectable military medals. Australian defence medal defence reserves association. For sale is a ww2 raf medal group, service book and cap badge to 1114003 corporal j. Campaign medals world war two department of defence. Defence medal miniature world war 2 campaign medal for. The government of the united states issued 450 medals of honor for world war ii actions, 280 service crosses for dday actions and more than 3,600 navy crosses. Stanley elton hollis for clearing two german bunkers. List of military awards and decorations of world war ii. The australian defence medal was established on 20 march 2006 by letters patent. F hat bin badge the set is genuine and as you can see from my pictures all belonged to miss baker nice starter collectors set of world war two genuine piecesmiss baker was an airwoman between the years 12. A total of 182 victoria crosses were awarded during ww2, only one of which was awarded for actions during dday to company sgt. Campaign medals were given for being involved in a certain campaign generally, whereas gallantry awards were received for an individual act of.
If the medals are being overlapped then the medal on the far left will be on top of the medals to the right. Australian campaign medals are listed in order of precedence as defined in references below. Lists of australians who received awards names of australians receiving imperial gallantry awards were published in the london gazette and nearly all names were later republished in the commonwealth of australia gazette. Australian military book specialist, at books on war you will find a large collection of australian war books for sale. The asm can claim to be the first truly distinctive australian medal. At a war cabinet meeting on 3 september 1941, it was noted that the following organisation was recommended by the defence committee for the preparation of joint operational plans by the australian army, royal australian navy and royal australian air force to meet possible forms of attack on australia. Uk 1080 days, overseas nonoperational 360 days, overseas nonoperational in an area deemed to be closely threatened or subject to air attack 180 days. The australian defence medal is an australian military decoration which recognises current and former australian defence force personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years service. The defence medal is awarded for six months service in a prescribed non operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened, in australia and. The book also shows he was awarded other us medals which are not being worn in the photo of his medals. The british government issued eleven campaign medals nine campaign stars, the defence medal and the war medal, and each of their ribbons is believed to have been designed by king george vi personally. Defence honours and awards can help with such enquiries. Companion of the order of australia ac officer of the order of australia ao member of the order of australia am medal of the order of australia oam. The arctic star medal recognises service between 1941 and 1945 delivering vital aid to the soviet union, running the gauntlet of enemy submarine, air and surface ship attacks.
Our military bookstore specialises in anzac gallipoli war books, ww1 ww2 vietnam war books raaf ran and australian army books. Those campaign medals which have been independently issued by australia to its armed forces are in bold south african war. The 193945 defence medal was a campaign medal of the british commonwealth awarded for service during ww2 in accordance with the following eligibility criteria. The australia service medal 19391945 is a british military medal that recognises service in australias armed forces, mercantile marine and volunteer defence corps during world war ii. Book campaign and operational medals awarded to the australian defence force. It was a national organisation, led by distinguished members of the first aif who were too old for frontline service. Australian collectable military medals for sale shop with afterpay. Defence medal world war 2 medal makers commemorative. Please choose from the two buttons whether you would like to see campaign medals or gallantry awards medals. The medal was originally awarded to those who served at home or overseas for at least 18 month fulltime service, or three years parttime service, between 3 september 1939 and 2 september 1945. India or six months service overseas in territories subjected to air attack or otherwise closely threatened. It was a kind of australian home guard, paramilitary in nature, run by the government and the rsl and composed of volunteers. A guide to ministry of defence medal office this leaflet provides information on who the ministry of defence medal office are and what they do.
Baker including two medals and ribbons defence and war medals also included is her r. The list below show all the medals that were created during the ww2 period and following years. Antony had come across a 193945 war medal awarded to sx17866 thomas james hoey and was looking to return the medal. The australia service medal 193945 is the australian award for the recognition of world war ii service. Anzmi have received sworn statutory declarations from a number of people, who have met jamielee over the past two years and have stated, inter alia, the following.
Medals are to be worn by the recipient of the medals on their left chest for commonwealth medals and the right chest for state awards. Cp21016 department of defence canberra bc act 2610. Books on war australia buy australian war books online. He was entitled to 193945 star, africa star and defence medal. Pallant, he joined the royal airforce volunteer reserve on the 24. He served briefly as a sergeant pilot with 234 and 242 squadrons, raf flying spitfires and hurricanes in england, before being transferred in february 1941 for service on the island of malta with 126 squadron raf, again flying hurricanes and spitfires. The australia service medal 19391945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the australian armed forces and the australian mercantile marine during world war ii. Defence medal uk medals ww2 medals military medals. Rules and regulations of medal dressing asac australia. The defence medal was a british commonwealth campaign medal presented for service during world war ii. Wo2 key has provided distinguished service to the 4th19th prince of waless light horse regiment.
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