| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28757.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Cupro-nickel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Australia Service Medal : Chaplain D A Ganly, 9 Battalion
Description
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Associated with VX114018 Chaplain Donald A Ganly, Church of England. Ganly was born in 1913 and served with 25/33 Garrison Battalion, 14 Prisoner of War and Internment Camp, Loveday Group at Barmera, South Australia in March 1943. In 1944 he served with 9 Battalion in the Pacific campaign, and was present during an attack on Little George Hill on Bouganville Island by troops of 18 Platoon, D Company on 29 November 1944.
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