Australia: Australia Service Medal 1939-45 (NX21307 W.C. Worner)

Note: The medal has officially impressed naming, the forename initial 'C' with a second 'ghost' strike - and as struck. The medal has been issued un-corrected, and is exactly as issued

Died of Injuries Port Moresby, New Guinea, 26 September 1942: Bombardier Walter Cameron Worner, 2/6 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery

Note: The Sydney Morning Herald issue of 9 October 1942, contained the below following death notocie:

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ROLL OF HONOUR

WORNER - October, 8, 1942, killed in action, New Guinea. Bombardier W.C. (Cam), beloved husband of Rea, and son of Mr. & Mrs. M.G. Worner of, Mittagong.

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Initially, the qualifying period for this medal was at least 18 months full-time service at home or overseas, or at least three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service. On 16 August 1996, the qualifying period was reduced to 30 days for full-time service and 90 days for part-time service.

The Australian Government's Department of Veterans Affairs confirm that the recipient, Walter Cameron Worner, was born at, Mubba, New South Wales, Australia, on, 25 May 1908. Walter enlisted for service with the Australian Army on 24 May 1940, at, Paddington, New South Wales, who held the rank of 'Bombardier' & was posted to 2/6 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. 2/6 Field Regiment served in the Western Desert 1941-1942, under higher formation 7th Australian Division, and relocated to the Pacific Theatre of War, when it deployed to New Guinea, in September 1942

The life and supreme sacrifice made by Walter Cameron Worner, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission at the Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, located in New Guinea

Condition: EF

Code: 22470