| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31065.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Cupronickel (alloy) |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
British War Medal 1939-45 : Lance Corporal P G Smith, Australian Armoured Fighting Vehicles School
Description
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to V143353 Lance Corporal Percy George Colton Smith. On 21 March 1941 he enlisted at Echuca, Victoria, as a private with 9 Garrison Battalion.His regimental number was V9207. On 22 October of that year he is recorded as enlisting and serving with Australian Armoured Fighting Vehicles School. He was discharged on 8 December 1944. Born at Glass House Mountain, Queensland on 11 December 1898 Smith had previously enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 7 July 1917. He served overseas with 3 Machine Gun Battalion with the service number 2042 and the rank of Extra Regimental Sergeant.