The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps, engraved on reverse with recipient's details.
Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his 18th birthday. He served in the Pacific Theatre before being posted to Japan with 66 Australian Infantry Battalion as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.
In Japan, Andrew was a member of the Provost Combined Rugby League Team. The team went on to become the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) premiers in April 1950. Here he met Tomiko, a Hiroshima survivor, who would become his wife and immigrate to Australia with him.
He served in Korea for periods between 1950 and 1953. Also seeing service in Papua New Guinea, Andrew joined the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police and commissioned to lieutenant in the mid-1960s. He completed his career with the rank of major as Deputy Assistant Provost Marshall, 3 Military District. He was discharged on 1 April 1981 at the age of 55, after 37 years of service.
1939-45 Star, impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after hi
Australia Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 1930-1985 (EIIR). Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enl
Australia Service Medal, impressed around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, so
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'KOREA'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and
Australian Defence Medal. Pantograph engraved around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 Apr
British War Medal 1939-45, impressed around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944,
Studio portrait of 3914 (ex-VX946994, VX221330) Leonard Harold William 'Billy' Andrew. Andrew enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his 18th birthday. He served in the Pacific Theatr
Major Leonard Harold William Andrew standing next to a 38th parallel sign at the boarder of North and South Korea. Leonard Harold William Andrew enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon afte
Studio portrait of 3914 (ex-VX946994, VX221330) Leonard Harold William 'Billy' Andrew with a Japanese doll. Andrew enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his 18th birthday. He served
Defence Force Service Medal with EIIR clasp (indicating additional five years service). Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbo
Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. Unnamed as issued. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his 18th b
An informal portrait of 3914 Sergeant (Sgt) L H Andrew, a member of the Provost Combined Rugby League Team, prior to a match. The team went on to become the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF
Korea Medal, impressed around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his
Meritorious Service Medal. engraved around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, s
National Medal. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after hi
Pacific Star, impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his
United Nations Service Medal for Korea, impressed around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'KOREA'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and
Korea Medal, impressed around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his
Meritorious Service Medal. engraved around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, s
United Nations Service Medal for Korea, impressed around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11
Australia Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 1930-1985 (EIIR). Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enl
Australian Defence Medal. Pantograph engraved around edge with recipient's details. Leonard Harold William Andrew was born in South Melbourne on 3 April 1926 and enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 Apr