(2222 Pte. His conduct throughout was most distinguished.George Dominic Thompsonwas born in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1893. A little over four months later, with his Garrison Duty completed, he left left Ceylon, disembarking at Melbourne on August 4, 1942. There is much more research that can be done on this Officer and it would be interesting to learn if he played any part in the EUREKA uprising due to the probable central meeting place of the Ballarat Post Office and his loyalty to the Army. Note: Albert William Brown - alias Albert Cooper It was in March 1918 that he revealed his true identity as Albert William Browne, rather than Albert Cooper; Statutory Declaration to this effect is in his personnel file. He was educated at Macarthur Street School and attested for the Australian Imperial Force on 17 June 1915, aged 18 years. Two months later Briggs was discharged to the 5th Training Battalion, where he remained until he rejoined the 20th Battalion in France on 19 February 1917. WWII Missing in Action or Lost at Sea More than 80,000 names of military personnel reported Missing in Action or Lost at Sea during World War II. The simplicity of our campaign is to formalise already accepted service-related categories onto an appropriate medallic clasp, adorning either the Australian Defence Medal, a campaign medal or another medal already in service.. The medals that represent the ADF members service do not currently reflect, record or conclude their sacrifices made in service, Mr Danes said. He served with the 37th Australian Infantry Battalion as part of the 10th Australian Brigade, 3rd Australian Division in the French theatre of war.Boyd was awarded his M.M. correctly impressed to1947 Gnr: F. Nicholas. His conduct throughout was extremely cool and his bearing inspired the remainder of the men.Francis Joseph Arthur Bentwas born in Wangaratta, Victoria in 1884. Fraser served with the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion in Gallipoli, and was evacuated to hospital with frostbite, 8 December 1915. In continued fighting after the battle, Private O'Donnell was Wounded in Action, suffering gunshot wounds to his left arm, left thigh and right knee on February 3, 1943. This NCO accompanied Lieutenant John Charles Moore [M.C. I bet the people who hate the idea never seen a day of combat. for his gallantry whilst serving with C Company during the Battle of Broodseinde, Ypres, 4 October 1917.King was gassed, 25 August 1918. from no mans land, despite seeing three men attempt the same thing and all become casualtiesFour: Military Medal, G.V.R. ); 1914-15 Star (2552 Pte. During this operation, he was continuously under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and was working until late in the morning. The original recommendation states: was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1894. F.A.B. After the war, Lotons medals (including now absent British War and Victory Medals), memorial plaque and scroll were sent to his foster mother, Fanny Goad.Sold with copied research and service papers. Contact Publishing Pty Ltd
London Gazette17 December 1917. Such a small thing would mean so much to the members families and the wounded men and woman. Multinational Force and Observers Medal. He enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps in New South Wales, 10 July 1916. Thank you Peter, I like your idea At the going down of the sun, we shall remember them and use a poppy as the main feature. Court mounted for display with rising sun collar badge and WW2 ration coupons When you consider that, in its most basic terms, the primary purpose of a medal is to show where youve been and how well you did what you did, in my opinion, the KIA medal is useless. 47/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (5208 Pte. A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. Defence assists with NT flood evacuations, recognition for members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed, submit your design and thoughts to the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal, Kapooka the Home of The Soldier turns 70. Anchises,and arrived at Mudros 18 November 1915. Enter a Crossword Clue. We ,who proudly proudly wear or have worn the NATIONS uniform, stand the Vigil now and evermore. A.I.F. London Gazette18 July 1917. The Sacrifice Medal replaced the wound stripe for all members of the Canadian Armed Forces in 2008. He was discharged in July 1919. These looked exactly the same as Overseas Service Chevrons, but were always gold metallic-thread and worn on the lower right sleeve. A. E. Allen. M.M. A.I.F. impressed to1940 Cpl A. L. Fraser. The surviving NOK already have their deceased partners medals, whether they were KIA or died as a result of being WIA, by other means, or just plain old age. Four: Military Medal, G.V.R. William James Albert Jonas (Service No 2101) was a horse breaker from Booral in New South Wales who enlisted in WW1 on 12 April 1916. NSW 2533 ); 1914-15Star(2552 Pte. Ray and Pam Palmer, the parents of Scott Palmer, who died in a helicopter accident in Afghanistan in 2010. Credit:James Brickwood. 5/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (3481 Pte H. E. King. pair awarded to Driver R. Loton, 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade, Australian Imperial Force, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Amiens, 9 August 1918, Military Medal, G.V.R. A Sergeant was lying wounded in no mans land and after three men had become casualties in the attempt to get the wounded N.C.O. On searching the ground, he found a gun of which the gunners had been killed and returned with it to where his platoon was holding the line. G. D. Thompson. Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. A. (3481 Pte H. E. King. Confirming Private Harriss statement to be true and correct, Cpl Watsons body was exhumed at the first possible opportunity and he now rests in the Passchendaele New British Cemetery (six and half miles N. E. from Ypres). ); 1914-15 Star (4875 Dvr. C. Wells. As to the purple heart approach, I would prefer to see an award generated for partners of defence personnel who have endured absences of the serving person, raised children on their own and suffered anxiety while waiting for their partner to return home. He immediately went back again and brought in another gun under similar circumstances. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, 27 August 1914, and was posted to the Australian Army Service Corps. He was wounded in action on the Western Front, 2 September 1918Single; Military Medal, G.V.R. He left Sydney for overseas service on 19 June, aboard HMAT A61 Kanowna. 5/Aust: M.G.C. KING 6th REGT wounded in action 9.6.1851. Greek and Crete campaigns 1941. Battery was subjected to very heavy shell fire by 5.9 shells. I am a Vietnam Veteran. I wish to address the move to have a potential new award for defence personnel who have been killed, injured etc during service. Mr Allen Fairhall, Minister for Defence, announced the formation of this unit on 14 July 1967. April they crawled within 50 yards of the enemys strong post and with the use of rifle grenades bombed the enemy out, thus allowing the advance to continue., Note: The AWM has embroidery from Lance Corporal Briggs and the following is a copy of their very informative research, "Born in Sydney in 1892, Albert Biggs, who is said to have disliked being called 'Bert Biggs', was working as a labourer when he enlisted in the AIF on 29 May 1915, using the alias Alfred Briggs.After initial training, Briggs was assigned as a private, service number 1671, to the 2nd reinforcements for 20 Battalion. He was wounded in action at Pozires in 1916 and Bullecourt in 1917. In World War I United States soldiers received stripes called Wound Chevrons that were influenced by French practice. He also received his final wound on that date. awarded to Lance-Corporal A. Briggs, 20th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, for his gallantry with rifle-grenades during a counter-attack at Lagincourt, 15 April 1917. awarded to Corporal A. L. Fraser, 60th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, for his repeated gallantry during a night raid on July Farm, east of Wytschaete, 13/14 March 1918. He was discharged in Australia in May 1919. His courage and endurance are worthy of special recognition.Edward Albert Allenwasborn in Wandsworth, London, in 1894. Will it be too expensive for the Government to implement. No to a new medal. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to 3177 Pte. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Seahawk, Victoria, 6 May 1915. WIA/KIA: Initially classed as wounded 6thNovember 1917, then reported wounded/missing before he was finally reported Killed in Action after a court of inquiry into his death. RTA: Discharging NSW in August 1917 "medically unfit" as a result of defective eyes. The original recommendation states:North West of Pozieres. A.I.F.). He enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps in New South Wales, 10 July 1916. HMAS Sydney commences operations HMAS Sydney arrived in Korean waters in early October and began operations immediately. The original recommendation (jointly listed with Gunners A. E. Schmidt and A. Woodington) states: For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 17th/18th March 1918, when during a heavy hostile gas and high explosive bombardment of the battery near Norfolk Bridge on the Ypres-Comines Canal, North East of St. Eloi, a gun pit was ignited by an enemy shell and severe damage was threatened. IMHO, this is a better solution to striking another medal. It, to my mind should have a definite start date, and again, this will be a subject of debate. A.I.F.). );British War and Victory Medals(454 Dvr. The 2/31st Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. (At that time the gold Overseas Chevron was worn on the lower left sleeve. 28 January 1918. Mateship , camaraderie is the binder of us all. and Bar, M.M.] group of four awarded to stretcher bearer, Private H. E. King, 5th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, who was gassed 25 August 1918Four: Military Medal, G.V.R. Australian WW1 Wounded In Action Medal Pair, Edwards , Field Engineers AIF See original listing Condition: Used Ended: 11 Dec, 2022 20:20:26 AEDST Winning bid: AU $290.00 [ 4 bids ] Postage: AU $30.00 Australia Post International Express Located in: Neerim South, VIC, Australia Seller: dingo-boy ( 1443 ) | Seller's other items Sell one like this As a former Army Apprentice, Im much more inclined, similar to the Nashos medal, to ask for a commemorative medal to be struck for all our mob, 50 intakes of us from 1948 on and definitely a worthy medal to commemorate who we are and where weve been, how we got there, and for those like me, to show we taught those who did go there. If again it happens. Presented to the next of kin to personnel in or with the Norwegian Armed Forces that has been killed in action. As the two quotes I like : All gave some ,Some gave all the full true measure: As you pass us silently Tell them We gave our of today For their tomorrow . ); British War and Victory Medals (454 Dvr. I helped to dig them out and buried them behind the trench which was just in rear of village.. He returned to Australia in January 1919, and was discharged, 2 May 1919. Bent. (2552 Pte. Doug Baird, whose son Cameron Baird was posthumously awarded Australias 100th Victoria Cross for acts of extraordinary gallantry after he was killed in 2013 under machine-gun fire in Afghanistan, says there is no doubt some sort of recognition is needed. To be eligible for the medal a person must have completed a minimum period of 181 days, either continuous or aggregated, unless: killed on active service wounded in action i.e. I was one of those personnel to be wia (by enemy fire) on my second tour to Afghanistan and whilst I have accepted the fact we do not get anything from the government to show what happened it would be nice to have something.. after all isnt the purpose of operational medals to tell a story so to speak of what we achieved/accomplished or experienced during our service..!? RTA: 19thFebruary 1919 and discharged Medically unfit NSW (from Cootamundra), PAIR: British War and Victory Medal, both correctly impressed to6846 A-CPL (PTE ON VICTORY MEDAL) R. J. WATSON 2 BN AIF. A.I.F. 25/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (4797 Sgt. A.I.F. The award is usually reserved for officers but can be awarded to civilians who were involved in an incident and performed a similar brave act to a member of the QPS. (5418 Pte. He died in December 1961. 2021 eMedals Inc | Militaria & Historica | eMedals Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thompson was posted to the 14th Australian Infantry Battalion, and served with them in Gallipoli before being evacuated to Mudros due to illness, 24 August 1915.Thompson advanced to Corporal in June 1916, and transferred to the 4th Light Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Artillery the same month. All bids are subject to a Buyer's Premium which is in addition to the placed successful bid. The tribunal panel, comprised of senior military figures, will make a recommendation to the government later this year. I think the money to produce these medals would be better spent on those who come home, but whos heads (and for some body parts) are still over there! Japanese troops then advanced overland on Wau, an Australian base that potentially threatened the Japanese positions at Salamaua and Lae. He embarked for Egypt on H.M.A.T. The battalion trained briefly in Egypt before arriving at Gallipoli in late August, where they defended Russell's Top until they were evacuated to Egypt in December.The battalion moved to France, for service on the Western Front in April 1916. 5/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (3481 Pte H. E. King. The attached are examples of past issues. So really, what is the purpose? court mounted for display. Both correctly impressed to2780 PTE F. W. BARKER 2/BN A.I.F. E. Boydwas born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia. Strength of raiding party - one officer and twenty other ranks., A Great War 1916 Somme M.M. Throughout the operation he showed an utter disregard for his personal safety, and by his gallantry, self-sacrifice and devotion to duty he set a splendid example to all ranks. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to 3761 L. CPL H. BATCHELOR 20/AUST; INF: Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. The Battalion War Diary for this date records that the attack was successful, with the 47th Battalion suffering casualties of 3 officers and 22 other ranks killed, 2 officers and 85 other ranks wounded.Wells continued to serve with the Battalion in France, and was hospitalised suffering from lumbago, debility and trench fever. He returned to Australia in the S.SCommonwealth, 11 February 1919, and was discharged 28 July 1919. Please try again later. Also entitled toMilitary Medaland 1914/15 star. Family Grouping: PAIR: British War and Victory Medal, both correctly impressed to 6846 A-CPL (PTE ON VICTORY MEDAL) R. J. WATSON 2 BN AIF, PAIR: British War and Victory Medal, both correctly impressed to, Private Harris from his battalion gave the following statement in reference to Cpl Watsons death; Watson was buried by shell at Passchendaele on the 6, Pair: 1914/15 Star and British War medal (missing Victory medal). Another train of thought is what wars are going to be covered under this medal. Transferred 15thMarch 1916 to the 114thBty (later 115thBty). Description 1939-45 Wounded In Action, Tel-El-Eisa 2/48th Infantry Bn Africa/Pacific group of 6. He was sent to camp in Palestine, followed by a transfer to the 24th Infantry Training Battalion on February 16, 1942, then a posting to 2/7th Infantry Battalion, 17th Brigade near Gaza on February 17th. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. A.I.F.). Under great difficulties these gunners extinguished the burning pit, with the result that the gun was only temporarily out of action and the loss of ammunition minimised.. A. A version for the Canadian Forces uniform was developed and worn by soldiers injured on operational deployments beginning in the 1990s, including Afghanistan. A.I.F.) Both correctly impressed to 2780 PTE F. W. BARKER 2/BN A.I.F. );1914-15 Star(4875 Dvr. (5208 Pte. And a purple heart (or cut myself shaving medal)? (1671 L. Cpl. A.I.F. I notice that it is a kind of religious medal. The Crosswordleak.com system found 25 answers for wounded in action medal crossword clue. My rationale is that if you werent doing the service you wouldnt have become injured or sick. ); British War and Victory Medals (3481 Pte H. E. King. 101/How: By: 1/Bde: Aust: F.A. It initially served in the United Kingdom where it undertook defensive duties before being moved to the Middle East in 1941. 1/By: Aust: F.A. Casualties were extremely heavy through the enemy barrages of 4th, 5th and 6th and notwithstanding the shelling, fatigue and great danger, they moved about constantly dressing and attending wounded men. Service Stripes are now worn on the left sleeve.) A. E. Allen. A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. Can be awarded more than once, this is shown with a silver star on the ribbon. A. After four months in the Middle East, Private O'Donnell embarked Suez on March 12, 1942 for Garrison Duty in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), in defence against the Japanese, arriving on March 28th. Wells served with the 47th Australian Infantry Battalion as part of the 12th Australian Brigade, 4th Australian Division in the French theatre of war from July 1916.Wells was awarded his M.M. Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to 4478 PTE E. L. STEPHENS 1 BN AIF. A yellow cloth version was introduced for use with Battle Dress. Those who have Operational service this DANGER is manifold to the utmost degree , then think of the precious lives lost during training mishaps , also the promising careers cut short by grievous injuries sustained in service. It was reintroduced for the Second World War but not the Korean War. He was wounded in action on the Western Front, 2 September 1918, Single; Military Medal, G.V.R. The following month he distinguished himself at Moralncourt, and was wounded in action, 31 May 1918. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. A. I know there is a lot of pitfalls in the medal, there will be so many ya/nays that will be putting up stumbling blocks, you know what the nature of the beast is. and Bar, M.M.] In particular, the tribunal is to seek and receive submissions and consider whether it is appropriate . He served with the Battery in the French theatre of war from July 1916, and distinguished himself on the Somme during the following month. G. J. Irving. Whitehead immediately volunteered and was successful in bringing the wounded N.C.O. Frank Nicholaswas born in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. A. Delury. London Gazette29 March 1919. 25/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (4797 Sgt. Minor edge nicks, generally very fine or better $4250, Trio:A Great War 1917 French theatre M.M. M.M. Wellswas born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1891. awarded to Corporal G. D. Thompson, 4th Light Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Artillery, Australian Imperial Force, later Lieutenant in the 14th Australian Infantry BattalionSingle: Military Medal, G.V.R. Boyd embarked for the UK on the S.S.Shropshire, and travelled on to France, 15 February 1917. He was wounded in action at Pozieres, 5 August 1916, and received a gunshot wound to the right arm and left knee at Bullecourt, 2 May 1917, Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. He was wounded in action, 2 September 1918. THE Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service, and their families. At Proyart 12th August, Bray 24th August, Suzanse 26th August, Howitzer Wood 29th August, Clery 30th August, he continued to do good work showing a total disregard for personal danger and endurance and courage of a remarkably high standard. The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) is directed to inquire into the subject under reference. Pair: British War Medal and Victory Medal both correctly impressedLIEUT. Nicholas was posted to the 1st Light Horse Regiment in March 1916, and transferred as a Signaller to the Australian Artillery in May of the same year. 18/Aust: Inf: M.M. G. J. G. W. KEELER. The original recommendation states:At Dernancourt, south west of Albert 5th April 1918, Wells acted as a runner and did some splendid work. of contemporary military life. 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Minnamurra Soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force, Canadian Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and other Empire troops followed suit in the First World War, and issued wound stripes according to British practice. Prominent among them was an old-fashioned snail-mail letter from one Leslie Edgar Anderson of Perth, Western Australia, submitting a copy of a design he created 10 years ago (image above). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Your email address will not be published. He was initially posted to the Training Depot at the Naval Base, then posted to the 13th Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) at Northam, Perth, Western Australia on June 20th. The fact that so much remains could bewear to the edge on what was a shallow striking and not done with anymalice(see photos). And I take pride in that. A. E. Boyd 37 Bn. $529.14 + $54.12 shipping . 29/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (454 Dvr. Originally buried at White Chateau British Cemetery he was re-interred at the Adelaide British Cemetery, Villers Bretonneaux, France in 1919. impressed to. ), A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. A superb medal to an easy to research Officer thanks to his triple initial. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving.Getty During these periods Pte. Corporal Boyd has proved himself a splendid and dauntless leader under the most trying and perilous circumstances.A. - T. Cpl. The system will continue to bid in $1.00 dollar increments until your maximum bid of $120 dollars is exceeded. London Gazette25 April 1918. These drivers have been conspicuous in devotion to their work and horses carrying ammunition in the short time available - setting a fine example of gallantry and enthusiasm. Managing Editor
PrivateO'Donnell embarked Townsville, Queensville for Milne Bay, New Guinea (code named Fall River), aboard the Transport Ship SS Taroona on November 30, 1942, for operations in New Guinea near Port Moresby. There is confusion between his first two woundings and he appears onlycredited with two woundings. 2/F.A. The British Army began awarding a brass "Wound Stripe" in 1916, with approval by King George V. The badge was worn vertically on the left forearm and inset between the Good Conduct stripes, fastened through the uniform cloth. Private Scott Palmer died when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on June 22, 2010. The new flight was to be integrated with the United States Army 135th Assault . R. Loton. Bent. People say, youve been a lot of places serving the country havent you? I say, these belong to my son and I wear them for him, Mr Palmer said. the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-1945 and the Australia Service Medal 1939-1945, the later of which is not included with this group, the medals being issued in . G. J. The State of Victoria Gazette of Jan 29 1869 under "POST OFFICE" then "BALLARAT" shows him taken on strength of the Victorian Government in 1853 - the year before EUREKA. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to3177 Pte. Ray and Pam Palmer, the parents of Scott Palmer, who died in a helicopter accident in Afghanistan in 2010. Australian Medals Australian Medals 123 products Display: 24 per page Sort by: Featured View Four: Military Medal, G.V.R. C. Wells. ), Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to 2234 SJT: A. J. SMITH 3/ARMY BDE./AUST.F.A., Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to. C. Wells. Whitehead served with the Corps in Gallipoli prior to serving in the French theatre of war from 1916. Trio: A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. A.I.F. Offered is a British War and Victory Medals 1914 - 18, impressed named 4211 PTE. Can be awarded more than once, this is shown with a silver star on the ribbon. 45/Aust: Inf: Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to. The Americans have got their Purple Heart and some Australian soldiers came back and said there should be something similar for those killed or wounded in action. It makes absolutely no sense! London Gazette17 December 1917.The original joint recommendation (with 3588 Driver H. Mitchell) states: At Westhoek 2nd to 4th October 1917. Under the orders of the Battery Commander all ranks except himself and these four men had evacuated the position. Disembarking at Marseille on 17 May 1916, he joined the Base Depot at Etaples 3 days later and joined the 1st Divisional Artillery Column on 20 October 1916 before transferring to No. 55/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (5418 Pte. Longwas born in Sydney, Australia, in 1894. They kept up fire during the duration although both were wounded. London Gazette12 June 1918. In addition, about 5,400 survivors of the Japanese defeat at Buna-Gona were moved into the Lae-Salamaua area. We regret the necessity to inform our many customers that we are in no way affiliated with JB Military Antiques, also of Perth. A.S.C. M.M. British War and Victory Medals, impressed named 7007 PTE T. HOOPER. A. Delury. Republic of Korea War Service Medal. The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), affectionately known as "The Team", was raised and sent to Vietnam in 1962 initially under the command of Colonel F.P.
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