Anyone know what VX service number prefix might mean on Africa Star?

[Duncan]

Hello, does anyone know the significance of the VX on this man's service number, VX6443 W Frier? It's on the reverse of an Africa Star. 

Also, does anyone know of a South African researcher who can get WW2 service records? 

Thanks 

Duncan. 

[coldstream]

Duncan,

Afraid I can't help regarding the VX prefix however for South African research try rhino.research@icon.co.za or dewald@nelantiques.co.za.

Regards Simon.

[gavinmedals]

Hi, are you sure the Africa Star was awarded to a South African? The VX number looks more like an Australian service number prefix, indicating that the person joined or was from the state of Victoria. Just a suggestion as I do not recall seeing that prefix on South African medals

[Michael Johnson]

Definitely an Australian: http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?ServiceId=A&VeteranId=421635

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/SeriesDetail.aspx?series_no=B883&singleRecord=T

 

[Australia]

Yes this is an Australian prefix.

[Duncan]

Thanks for that, yes I believe I got that wrong and he's Australian.