1939–1945 War Medal awarded to J Hall for service in the Australian merchant marine during WWII
Designer
Percy Metcalfe
(British, 1895 - 1970)
Designer
Edward Carter Preston
(British, 1885 - 1965)
Date1939-1945
Object number00047675
NameMedal
MediumMetal, ribbon
DimensionsOverall: 94 x 33 x 5 mm
ClassificationsCoins and medals
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Victoria Barracks Army Museum
DescriptionPart of a group of medals and certificates associated with John Fisher, G Graham, F W Joliff, J Hall and T W Fisher.
HistoryThe War Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to members who served full-time in operational or non-operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. The qualifying period is 28 days. For the Merchant Marine, the 28 days must be served at sea.SignificanceThis medal is part of a diverse collection of merchant navy medals and certificates that record several significant military achievements and the wartime service of Australian merchant mariners.
