| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL44530 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Victory Medal : Fireman D Kearney, Mercantile Fleet Auxilliary
Description
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Daniel Kearney served as a Fireman with the Mercantile Fleet Auxilliary (MFA) during the First World War. The MFA was made up of merchant vessels chartered for service in support of the Royal Navy during the war. Kearney migrated to Australia after the war and is believed to have settled in the Orange, NSW area; possibly around Molong or Carcoar.