Thanksforyourservice Podcast 33 WW2 Australian Service Medal

Welcome to podcast number 33 for Thanks for your Service. Thanksforyourservice is a news and information resource and its focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military. Jack Byrne was a Goulburn boy who joined the 2nd AIF and served in New Guinea,  He suffered injuries and illness which also led him going AWOL on occasions which ultimately led to a dishonourable discharge.  21 years after his death, his daughter, Jenny Merrell, applied for his service medals only to find out he was not entitled to his third medal, the Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 due to his dishonorable discharge.  Jenny joins us from Queensland to tell us about her story which ultimately overturned the dishonourable discharge and the awarding of the ASM. One of the ways to promote this podcast is through your feedback. If you're listening to us via ITunes or other podcasting apps please leave a review. You can also support us via Patreon.  Your gracious support helps us with costs such as hosting and production of the podcast.  Even as little as one dollar can help.  The link is  www.patreon.com/thanksforyourservice