| Place | Asia: Vietnam, South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2020.906.3.2 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c. 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Vietnam Medal: Private William Joseph Winterford, C Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiement
Description
Vietnam Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Born in Brisbane in 1945 William Joseph Winterford was called up for National Service in 1965 and trained as an infantryman before specialising as a machine gunner. He was posted to Vietnam with C Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, arriving there in June 1966. Winterford, who operated his Company's No.1 machine gun, was awarded the Military Medal for an action that took place during Operation Hobart, between 24 and 29 July 1966. The operation was a search and destroy mission to the east and north of the village of Long Tan. During it two men were killed and another 12, including Winterford, wounded. As a result of his wounds he returned to Australia at the end of August.