Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant V F Myers, Australian Women's Army Service

Places
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
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.