Summary
Australia
Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945
Awarded to: V146990 J. FERRES
With group including First World War medal, awarded to Private J. Ferres. Private Joseph Ferres of the 11th Battalion. He enlisted on 7/8/1914 and served until 13/2/1917. His regimental number was 36. Ferres served in Gallipoli, and was also awarded a medal to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ANZAC Gallipoli landings in 1967.
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: V146990 J. FERRES.
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
V146990 J. FERRES
Significance
Awarded to: V146990 J. FERRES
Other Details: With group including First World War medal, awarded to Private J. Ferres. Private Joseph Ferres of the 11th Battalion. He enlisted on 7/8/1914 and served until 13/2/1917. His regimental number was 36. Ferres served in Gallipoli, and was also awarded a medal to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ANZAC Gallipoli landings in 1967.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs H V Ferres
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
Private Joseph Ferres
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Inscriptions
GEORGIVS VI G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939 - 1945. V146990 J. FERRES
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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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Shape
mounted medal group
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 256 Pages
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