Phyllis Morgans from Daylesford has finally been given a WWII commemorative medallion in recognition of her wartime service.

Mrs Morgans was originally denied a medal because her late husband Tom had already received one, and the Federal Government has a one medallion per person policy.

However, Ballarat MHR Catherine King made an official complaint on Mrs Morgans' behalf.

"The one medallion per person policy was ridiculous," Ms King said.

"As soon as I was informed of Phyllis's predicament I made an official complaint to the minister."

In Senate Estimates two weeks ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a change of heart in its policy.

"I organised two medallion presentations in Daylesford and know how much they mean to local veterans," Ms King said.

"I am glad the department has finally seen common sense and will allow Phyllis to have the medallion that she so rightly deserves."

Mrs Morgans hadn't put herself forward for the second medallion.

"Someone must have seen the photo in The Advocate of me when I was in uniform and thought I was entitled to one," she said.

"I was tickled pink."

During WWII, Mrs Morgans worked as a flight mechanic grinding engine valves for Tiger Moth training aircraft and Liberator bombers.

She said the work was not unusual for women.

"We were pretty good at it," she said.

"I didn't consider the work hard, but something that had to be done."

After peace was declared in 1945, Mrs Morgans was discharged from the air force.

She began working at the Daylesford fruit shop where she met her late husband Thomas.

He served in the Australian Army ninth division second 12th regiment in the operational service in Labuan, Lae, Tobruk, El-Alamein and Finschhafen, and was away from Australia for five-and-a-half years.

"Tom didn't talk much about the war," Mrs Morgans said.

"He used to tell me about being in the desert and the sand was terrible. He used to sleep in trenches."

Mr Morgans received a Tobruk medal from the Polish Government at the Melbourne Town Hall shortly before his death in May last year.

"He was very pleased and honoured to receive it," Mrs Morgans said.

On Victory in Pacific Day on August 15 this year, Mrs Morgans was presented with a WWII medallion honouring Mr Morgans' wartime contribution.

At the time, Mrs Morgans wasn't worried about her own medallion.

"I was happy to receive one for Tom," she said.