| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31720.003 |
| 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 : Sergeant R P Spain, 2/4 Reserve Motor Transport Company
Description
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to VX46198 Sergeant Roderick Patrick Spain who served in 2/4 Reserve Motor Transport Company during the Second World War. Spain was born in Richmond, Victoria in 1901 and enlisted on 18 July 1940. He left Australia with 8 Division for service in Malaya on 9 April 1941. Sapin was captured by the Japanese in early 1942 and spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner of war. He returned to Australia on 30 September 1945 and was discharged on 17 February 1946.
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