| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Halmahera Island, Morotai Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33122 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Lacquered wood, Silk, Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, 8th Class : Corporal W H Fogg, 2/27 Battalion
Description
Order of the Rising Sun, 8th Class, in its original lacquered wooden presentation box.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of QX59313 Corporal Wilfred Harlan Fogg of Brisbane, who enlisted on 15 November 1943 at Warwick, Queensland and served with 2/27 Battalion. Fogg was discharged on 25 June 1946. It is understood that he souvenired the flag and other items (see REL33120, 33121 and 33123) during service on Morotai. The Order of the Rising Sun can be either a civil or military award, most frequently awarded to foreigners for services to Japan.