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re: another war medal WW2
« on: Tuesday 07 October 08 09:16 BST (UK) »
what a marvellous thing family history is i emailed dept of defence 5 mnths ago to confirm my grandfathers army records and what medals he received
Friday i got a call from Canberra to say that they were re examining his records and that he was entitled to another medal
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "PNG"
he served in 2/6 battalion AIF in New Guinea
received a letter in the mail this morning confirming the phone call and that paper work will be arriving soon to claim medal (NOK) my uncle will be chuffed to receive his fathers medal.
regards debra  ;D
Gee longstanton
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Re: re: another war medal WW2
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 07 October 08 09:19 BST (UK) »
What wonderful news .... am so happy for you.

Cheers
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Re: re: another war medal WW2
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 08 October 08 13:50 BST (UK) »
Great news.

I have to admit to being very jealous of Australians as their Veterans agency is so much better at providing information, and following up information requests than in the UK.

K
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