| Place | Africa: North Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/10340.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Africa Star with 8th Army clasp : Captain J E McKeddie, 2/12 Field Regiment
Description
Africa Star with 8th Army clasp. Unnamed as issued.
History / Summary
VX17668 Lieutenant John Edwin McKeddie of East Malvern, Victoria. Born 25 November 1902. Enlisted 27 May 1940. Commissioned 15 November 1940. Served with 2/12 Australian Field Regiment. McKeddie saw extensive service in the Middle East and in New Guinea. He was ADC to Lieutenant General Morsehead in 1941. In the New Guinea campaign in 1943 he was twice awarded the Military Cross for fearlessly directing artillery fire while exposed and under heavy fire himself.