| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29744.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Pacific Star : Private C J Smith, 2/30 Battalion
Description
Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to NX2573 Private Charles James Smith from Lismore, NSW. Smith was born in Bangalow, NSW in 1915 and joined the AIF on 23 April 1941. He served with 2/30 Battalion in Malaya and was taken prisoner by the Japanese. He was kept as as prisoner of war in Thailand and died there on 1 November 1943.
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