Summary
Australia
The Defence Medal 1939 - 45
Awarded to: Allan Alonzo Drinkwater 38 Bomber Squadron R.A.F (but not named)
From ST36469: MEDAL GROUP, THE 1939- 1945STAR, THE AFRICA STAR WITH NORTH AFRICA 1942- 43 BAR, THE DEFENCE MEDAL 1939- 1945. AND WAR MEDAL 1939- 45. UNMOUNTED. MINIATURE SET MOUNTED WITH ABOVE GROUP. NO NAME ON MEDALS BUT THEY WERE ISSUED TO ALLAN ALONZO DRINKWATER, ENGINEER, R. A. F.
Physical Description
A cupro-nickel medal with mount and ribbon. The obverse features a bare head of King George VI facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: (Translation - George VI by the Grace of God King of all the British, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India); the artist's initials H.P. (T.H. Paget) in the field below the neck. The reverse depicts a Royal Crown above a small oak tree growing on land surrounded by water, with two lions as supporters; around, 1939 1945; in exergue, THE DEFENCE MEDAL; the artist's monogram HWP (H. Wilson Parker) among the roots of the tree. The edge is plain
Obverse Description
Bare head of King George VI facing left; around, 'GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:' (Translation - George VI by the Grace of God King of all the British, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India); the artist's initials 'H.P.' (T.H. Paget) in the field below the neck.
Reverse Description
A Royal Crown above a small oak tree which growing on land surrounded by water, with two lions as supporters; around, 1939 1945; in exergue, THE DEFENCE MEDAL; the artist's monogram HWP (H. Wilson Parker) among the roots of the tree.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Awarded to: Allan Alonzo Drinkwater 38 Bomber Squadron R.A.F (but not named)
Awarded to members of the armed forces serving for:
six months in specified non-operational areas subjected to enemy air attack or closely threatened
six months at any time between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 in the Northern Territory north of 14° 30' South and the Torres Strait Islands.
twelve months non-specified non-operational service overseas from or outside Australia
three months within the period stated Mine and Bomb Disposal units employed in areas subjected to enemy air attack or closely threatened.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mr A. H. Walmsley, Jan 1983
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
Thomas Humphrey Paget - Royal Mint, London, England, Great Britain, 1945
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Artist
Mr Harold W. Parker - Royal Mint, London, England, Great Britain, 1945
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Awarded To
Allan Alonzo Drinkwater - Royal Air Force (RAF), Australia
Allan Alonzo Drinkwater 38 Bomber Squadron R.A.F. (but not named). -
Inscriptions
GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: (Translation - George VI by the Grace of God King of all the British, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India) H.P. (T.H. Paget) 1939 1945 THE DEFENCE MEDAL HWP (H. Wilson Parker)
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Material
Cupro Nickel
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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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Dimensions
36 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with mount and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 252 - 253 Pages
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Keywords
Militaria: British, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945