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Accession Number | REL/17815.004 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Medal |
Physical description | Nickel-silver |
Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 3: Special Forces |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Australia |
Date made | c 1950 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant V F Myers, Australian Women's Army Service
Description
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of Lieutenant Veronica Francis Myers, Australian Women's Army Service. Rising through the ranks to gain her commission, Myers was one of the first Australian women to serve in New Guinea, and carried out intelligence work with the Far East Liaison Office (FELO) and "Z" Special unit.