Artefact
Artefact
Display location
Pou Maumahara drawer bank 6, drawer B, medal position 61
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2001.25.142.1
Brent Mackrell Collection
Collection
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Unknown
Associated Notes
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) GV1
CPO John White Cameron, Royal New Zealand Navy, WW2
DSM citation: "The distinguished service during the war in the Far East. Chief Petty Officer Cameron has served in H.M.N.Z..S. 'Gambia' during the whole period that she has been operating with the British Pacific Fleet. This included the bombardments on Miyoko and Kamaishi, and several engagements with enemy warcraft.
Associated Event
WW2; 1939-1945
Pacific Theatre of War
Associated Person
Associated Place
Period
Signature/marks
Media
Measurement Description
medal set (HxW): 94x152mm
Measurement Reading
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
19 Mar 2024
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