the two ships rescued seventeen survivors from the Canadian merchant ship Donald Stewart
maker marked “RZM M 9/60 - Paulmann & Crone - Lüdehscheid” on reverse
measures approximately 88mm x 57mm
replacing Major-General Harry Salmon who had died in a plane crash while planning for Operation Husky
machetes were called bolos
Australia, Commonwealth. A Medal Group, Private C.a.j. Edwards, 2/3 Australia Malaria Unit, Australian Imperial Forces certificate_of_authenticity the two ships rescued seventeen1939 1945 Star (SX27177 C. A. J. EDWARDS); War Medal 1939 1945 (SX27177 C. A. J. EDWARDS); and Australia Service Medal 1939 1945 (SX27177 C. A. J. EDWARDS). Naming is officially impressed, the "S" for South Australia, the "X" for Australian Imperial Forces Volunteer Overseas Service. Each award is individually mounted to a cardboard support, with original ribbons secured in place via two grommets, the WM reverse mounted, contact marks on the reverse