The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
Clarence Frederick ('Fred') Ford was born at Paddington, NSW, in 1925. He was a member of the Australian Air League as a youth, and enlisted in the RAAF as soon as he reached the age of 18 in 1943. As number 432779, he underwent aircrew training as a wireless operator / air gunner, but was killed in April 1945, when he and the remainder of his crew, who were undergoing final training on Halifax aircraft with 1652 Conversion Unit at Marston Moor, Yorkshire, were lost over the North Sea.
Lapel badge depicting a pair of outstretched wings on either side of an enamelled shield. The shield has the words 'AUSTRALIAN AIR LEAGUE' and a smaller quatered shield with small symbols. The reverse
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Clarence Frederick ('Fred') Ford was born at Paddington, NSW, in 1925. He was a member of the Australian Air League as a yo
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Clarence Frederick ('Fred') Ford was born at Paddington, NSW, in 1925. He was a member of the Australian Air League as a youth, and enl
Circular silver badge of a wreath surmounted by an Imperial crown. In the centre is a map of Australia surrounded by another wreath and the words 'TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA'. Suspended below the badge
Circular silver coloured mothers' and widows' badge with safety chain and pin. The obverse shows a raised image of a woman and part of a laurel wreath with the words 'FOR AUSTRALIA' in raised letters.
Oval shaped plastic sweetheart badge with 'WAG' inscription. The badge, which does not appear to have been completed, has been moulded in clear plastic, and features the 'hand and thunderbolt' qualifi
RAAF Other Ranks' cap badge which has been silvered and converted into a sweetheart brooch by the addition of a pin brooch and safety chain on the reverse. This badge was probably made or bought by
Hand-made unofficial RAAF Wireless Operator / Air Gunner brevet. The brevet, which appears to have been made from that of an Air Gunner, is on a navy blue backing, and features a machine embroidered w
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Clarence Frederick ('Fred') Ford was born at Paddington, NSW, in 1925. He was a member of the Australian Air League as a youth, and enl
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Clarence Frederick ('Fred') Ford was born at Paddington, NSW, in 1925. He was a member of the Australian Air League as a yo
Lapel badge depicting a pair of outstretched wings on either side of an enamelled shield. The shield has the words 'AUSTRALIAN AIR LEAGUE' and a smaller quatered shield with small symbols. The reverse
RAAF Other Ranks' cap badge which has been silvered and converted into a sweetheart brooch by the addition of a pin brooch and safety chain on the reverse. This badge was probably made or bought by
Hand-made unofficial RAAF Wireless Operator / Air Gunner brevet. The brevet, which appears to have been made from that of an Air Gunner, is on a navy blue backing, and features a machine embroidered w
Oval shaped plastic sweetheart badge with 'WAG' inscription. The badge, which does not appear to have been completed, has been moulded in clear plastic, and features the 'hand and thunderbolt' qualifi