| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35325.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Cupronickel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
British War Medal 1939-45 : R C Stanley, Merchant Navy
Description
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Robert C Stanley, born in 1904, served in the Merchant Navy aboard the troopship SS Queen Mary from 29 October 1941 to 10 December 1944. He returned to Australia in October 1945 and went on to serve aboard SS Katoomba in 1946, SS Cardross in 1947 and SS Karuah from which he was discharged on 8 May 1948.