| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL40880.005 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Nickel Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia, Australia |
| Date made | c 1950 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant F W Morcom, 2/14 Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers
Description
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Australia Service Medal awarded to SX3011 Lieutenant Frederick William Morcom, 2/14 Field Company, RAE. Morcom was born 16 May 1911 at Woodside, SA and enlisted in the Second AIF at Adelaide on 20 May 1940. He saw service with 2/14 Field Coy in Lebanon and Syria before returning to Australia and service in New Guinea from late 1942. The Company supported the northwards thrust of the Infantry from Wau and Lae (late 1943 to mid 1944) and were at Aitape by December 1944. In 1944 Morcom underwent training at the Land Headquarters Bomb Disposal School at Bonegilla in Victoria. He subsequently commanded 5 Bomb Disposal Platoon on Labuan in Borneo (see photographic images 109107, 109718 and 109696). Morcom was discharged from service on 4 January 1946.