Object numberM2011/039:046
DescriptionService ribbons mounted on a bar either awarded to Norman or Lewis Phillips. The ribbons are for the Pacific Star, the War Medal 1939-1945 and the Australia Medal 1939-1945.
Norman Phillips N153580
Born 2 January 1909 in Newcastle NSW enlisted with the Australian Army 11 March 1942. He was discharged the 18 June 1946 from Oro Bay WKSP. During WWII, Oro Bay in Papua New Guinea was used as a staging area for the battle of Buna-Gona and future operations.
Lewis Phillips NX45035
Born 19 September 1916 in Sydney NSW enlisted with the Australian Army 18 September 1941. He was discharged from the 2/6 Armoured Regiment the 2 November 1945.
Norman Phillips N153580
Born 2 January 1909 in Newcastle NSW enlisted with the Australian Army 11 March 1942. He was discharged the 18 June 1946 from Oro Bay WKSP. During WWII, Oro Bay in Papua New Guinea was used as a staging area for the battle of Buna-Gona and future operations.
Lewis Phillips NX45035
Born 19 September 1916 in Sydney NSW enlisted with the Australian Army 18 September 1941. He was discharged from the 2/6 Armoured Regiment the 2 November 1945.
Production placeAustralia
Subjectsoldiers, Australian Imperial Force
Object nameribbons
Dimensions
- width: 97.00 mm
height: 13.00 mm
depth: 5.00
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection