Medal - Civilian Service Medal 1939-45
The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 is bronze and portrays the Southern Cross surrounded by golden wattle, Australia's floral emblem. The Southern Cross represents Australia and the golden wattle represents the civilian population joining in defence of the country.. The medal ribbon has three vertical bands. The central band is ochre to represent the soil of Australia. The two outer bands are green for the land and food production. The two white stripes on the ribbon represent communication and construction. All medals were engraved with the awardee’s name as it was at the time of service in WWII (surname plus two first names only).
The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to those who rendered service in support of the broader war effort. The medal recognises civilians who served in arduous circumstances in organisations with military-like arrangements and conditions of service.
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Partial List of Eligible Service:
Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) Country Women's Association (CWA)
Country Women's Association (CWA) West Australia ('Land Girls' Section)
Women's Australian National Service (WANS) (Land Section - West Australia)
Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) who did not go on to serve in the Army
Australian Army Aboriginal Labour Units
Red Cross Aids and Red Cross Service Companies
Red Cross Emergency Service Companies
Civil Constructional Corps (CCC
Main Roads WA (DMR) at locations of war works
Postmaster-General's Department at military camps in non-urban areas.
Medals are displayed in context throughout the Museum. All medals are identified, archivally stored and those not on display are accessible and viewable with prior notice. Examples of this medal may be viewed in the Home Front section of the World War 2 Gallery
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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