Summary
Medal group awarded to WO/2 W.J. Channon, VX 18392: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star (bears bronze oak leaf for Mentioned in Dispatches), Defence Medal 1939-45, War Medal 1939-45, and Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Note: oak leaf should be on ribbon of War Medal.
Part of a collection including a diary, photographs, documents and medals relating to the service of Wilfred James Channon.
Wilfred James Channon, service number VX18392, was born in West Wyalong, NSW, on 10 Nov 1900. He enlisted at Caulfield, Melbourne, on 29 May 1940. He was twice Mentioned in Dispatches while holding the rank of Sergeant - details published in the London Gazette, 30 December 1941 (page 7360, position 11) and 23 June 1942. He was discharged 14 June 1944 at the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1, while posted at the H Q First Australian Army.
Physical Description
A nickel-silver medal with ribbon. The obverse features a crowned head of King Geirge VI facing left with the artist's initials PM in the field below the neck; around, GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: The reverse has the Australian Coat of Arms; around above, THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL; below, 1939 - 1945. The edge is impressed in capitals: VX 18392 W.J. CHANNON
Obverse Description
A crowned head of King George VI facing left with the artist's initials PM in the field below the neck; around, GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:
Reverse Description
The Australian Coat of Arms; around above, THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL; below, 1939 - 1945.
Edge Description
VX 18392 W.J. CHANNON
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs Channon, 17 Nov 1980
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Artist
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Awarded To
Wilfred James Channon, Australia, 1945
VX 18392 W.J. Channon -
Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939 - 1945. VX 18392 W.J. CHANNON
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Material
Nickel Silver
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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
37 mm (Width), 90 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 256 Pages
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945