Medal
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Title
Medal
Description
F/O Albert Wesley Ross J42474, from Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Aug.28/44 age 23. #6 Advanced Flying Unit. F/O Ross was killed when struck by an American truck near the main entrance to RAF Station, Windrush, Oxford, England. Flying Officer Pilot Ross is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England. The War Medal 3 Sept 1939 - 2 Sept 1945 Like the Defense Medal, this was issued in cupro nickel. Canadian issue is silver. This medal was awarded to all full time personnel of the Armed Forces wherever they were serviing, provided that the duration was at least 28 days irrespective of whether they were operational or non-operational. The obverse included the crowned head of King George VI with the usual legend surrounding, while the reverse contained a lion standing on a dragon that is lying on its back.
Identifier
016.018.003
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Abstract
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