| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25213.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Cupro nickel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Defence Medal : Pilot Offcier H G Ainslie, RAAF
Description
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Associated with 405814 Pilot Officer Hudson Garth Ainslie, RAAF, who was killed on the evening of 2 October 1944, when he was hit by an aircraft which crashed while landing at Florence, Italy. He is buried at Florence British War Cemetery.