Artefact
Artefact
Display location
Pou Maumahara drawer bank 6, drawer A, medal position 31
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2001.25.39.4 Brent Mackrell Collection
Collection
Primary Maker
Place
Date
[1945]
Associated Notes
Defence Medal 1939-45
412189 Flt. Lt. Kenneth Henry Becroft, 218 Squadron, WW2
412189 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Henry Becroft, DFC (1915-1987)
RNZAF RAF. Served: UK 218 (Gold Coast) Bomber Squadron then as a flying instructor. Rated as an exceptional pilot. Awarded DFC.
Auckland Star report relating to DFC dated 26.10.1943 :
Associated Event
WW2; 1939-1945
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
06 Jun 1944-08 May 1945
Period
Signature/marks
HP (medallist's initials)
HWP (medallist's initials)
Media
Measurement Description
medal: 36mm diameter
ribbon: 32mm wide
medal set (HxW): 94x182mm
Measurement Reading
36mm (medal)
32mm (ribbon)
Subject Category
Classification
Media/Materials Notes
Last Update
19 Mar 2024
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Department HistoryAccession Date 15 Aug 2001Display Room Pou MaumaharaAccession Number 2001.25.39.3Description Air Crew Europe Star awarded to 412189 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Henry Becroft, 218 Squadron, Bomber Command, WW2
Air Crew Europe Star awarded to 412189 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Henry Becroft, 218 Squadron, Bomber Command, WW2
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medal, campaign
Department HistoryAccession Date 15 Aug 2001Display Room Pou MaumaharaAccession Number 2001.25.39.4Description Defence Medal 1939-45
Defence Medal 1939-45
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medal, campaign
Department HistoryAccession Date 15 Aug 2001Display Room Pou MaumaharaAccession Number 2001.25.39.5Description War Medal 1939-45, WW2
War Medal 1939-45, WW2
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