Summary
1939-45 Star medal awarded to Mjr. William Edward Ball, service number VX 150043, for service in World War II.
Part of Medal Group awarded to Major Ball that includes: 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal. Mounted on bar with pin.
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 VX 150043 W.E. BALL
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
VX 150043 W.E. BALL
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs R. T. Roasch, 24 Feb 1986
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
Sapper William E. Ball - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Australia, 1945
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Inscriptions
GRI VI (Translation- George VI King and Emperor) THE 1939 - 1945 STAR. VX 150043 W.E. BALL
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
39 mm (Width)
1939-1945 Star medal only.
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Shape
Star with loop and ribbon
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References
References: [Link 1]
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 246 - 248 Pages
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945