Left to right we have the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 and Royal Observer Corps Medal & bar. The first four were earned during WWII. The ROC medal came much later. Don was a part-time member of the ROC. He did not claim his war medals until the 1960s when he was selected to represent the ROC at the Festival of Remembrance. We also see here the check list that accompanied the medals. For more information on WWII medals, I would recommend http://www.stephen-stratford.co.uk/wwii_medals.htm
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