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World War Two Medals
c. 1945Subcollections
Overview
A gold wooden frame patterned with flowers, scrolls and leaves. The frame houses six military medals which were awarded in World War Two.
Historical information
From left to right the medals are "1939-45 STAR", "AFRICA STAR", "PACIFIC STAR", "Defence Medal", "War Medal 1939-045", and the "Australia Service Medal". The medals were awarded to Leslie Herbert Jenner, service number "WX5650". Lance Corporal Jenner was mentioned in despatches on the 9th March 1945. He died in Papua New Guinea on the 23rd of October 1943 of wounds received in action and is buried in the Lae War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2014.46
Item type
Medals
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Cloth
Silver (Metal)
Wood
Width
41 cm
Height or length
217.3000 cm
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Links to additional resources
Virtual War Memorial Record [vwma.org.au]
Photograph of Leslie Herbert Jenner and details of his service.
Last modified
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
