Australia Service Medal : Captain C S A Noad, Australian Military Forces

Place Oceania: Australia
Accession Number REL29207.006
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Medal
Physical description Nickel Silver (alloy)
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom
Date made c 1946
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

History / Summary

Awarded to V39529 Captain Charles Selby Aflred Noad. Born in Melbourne in March 1896 Noad enlisted for service in the First World War on 16 July 1915. He served as Lieutenant with 57 Battalion and won the Military Cross for his actions at Glencorse Wood on 25/26 September 1917. He embarked for return to Australia on 9 December 1918. He enlisted again during the Second World War and served with the number V39529. He was discharged with the rank of captain on 26 March 1947.