| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25369 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Antique bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland |
| Date made | 1995 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1990-1999 |
Australia Remembers Medal 1945-95 : Sapper H Blaskowski, 1 Field Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers
Description
Australia Remembers Medal 1945-95 with green and gold ribbon. This medal was commissioned by the Queensland Department of Health and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Pantograph engraved reverse with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Associated with Sapper H Blaskowski, 1 Field Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers. The Wacol Pavilion, Brisbane was opened on 26th January 1948 to care for veterans with psychiatric disabilities. In 1995 administration of the facilities was transferred from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Queensland Department of Health. This coincided with the 1995 Federal Government initiated 'Australia Remembers : 1945-95' campaign, which celebrated the end of World War Two. The West Moreton Regional Health Authority saw the opportunity to enact a ceremony in conjunction with the handover. The ceremony paid tribute to the complex's resident veterans with psychiatric disabilities and marked the change of administration. This is an example of the medal which was commissioned for the occasion. It was awarded to Mr Blaskowski who was a resident.