| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31155.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
1939-45 Star : Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion
Description
1939-45 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to VX50120 Corporal Spencer Morris Basset of 2/24 Battalion, AIF. Basset was born in Donald, Victoria, in August 1918 and enlisted in the AIF as a driver on 10 March 1941. He served in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo with 2/24 Bn and later transferred to 9 Division Provost Company. He was Mentioned in Dispatches for exceptional service in the field in the South West Pacific area. Basset was discharged from service on 9 January 1946.
- Africa Star with 8th Army clasp : Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion
- Pacific Star : Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion
- Defence Medal : Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion
- British War Medal 1939-45 with Mentioned in Despatches oakleaf: Corporal Spencer Morris Basset, 2/24 Battalion
- Australia Service Medal : Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion