| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31762 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Gilded bronze |
| Maker |
A J Parkes & Co |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane |
| Date made | c 1948 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
General Service Badge : Lance Sergeant J J Kennedy, 5 Base Ordnance Depot
Description
General Service Badge 1939-1945. The obverse shows the three symbols of the armed forces, wings, rising sun and an anchor surmounted by the king's crown and the text 'SERVICE'. Underneath the anchor is written 'AUSTRALIA'. The reverse has further text which reads from the top; 'A. J. PARKES BRISBANE' '1948' 'A122767' 'ISSUED BY COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT'.
History / Summary
Awarded to NX206001 Lance Sergeant Joseph John Kennedy of 5 Base Ordnance Depot. Kennedy was born on 2 June 1916 in Singleton, NSW. He enlisted for service in Paddington NSW on 21 February 1945. He was discharged on 9 December 1946.