Summary

1939-45 Star medal awarded to VX91465 Pte. Albert W.G. Lawson, for service in World War II.

Part of a group of four World War II Medals mounted on a bar awarded to Private Albert Lawson (Father of Corporal Laura Lawson). They include the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939-45.

The 1939-45 Star was awarded by the British Commonwealth for service in the Second World War. Medal recipient's were required to have undertaken operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.

Physical Description

A six pointed bronze star with loop and attached ribbon from top. The obverse features, below a crown, the Royal cypher GRI above VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor); around THE 1939 - 1945 STAR. The reverse is Impressed VX91465 A.W.G. LAWSON

Obverse Description

A six pointed bronze star with loop and attached ribbon from top. The obverse features, below a crown, the Royal cypher GRI above the latin numeral VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor); around THE 1939 - 1945 STAR

Reverse Description

VX91465 A.W.G. LAWSON

Edge Description

Plain

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