| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25227.003 |
| 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 : Sergeant J S Freeth, 455 Squadron RAAF
Description
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Associated with 411768 Sergeant John Samuel Freeth, 455 Squadron RAAF. He was credited with sinking a submarine by bombing it with depth charges in April 1943. Freeth was killed on exercise over the north Sea on 24 May 1943, when his aircraft collided with a Beaufighter.
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