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Victory Medal 1914-1919 and ribbon as well as ribbons for the Military Medal, Military Star 1914-15 and War Medal 1914-20

Miscellanous papers include copies of official war records, obituary newscutting, photocopy of a summary of his service and a description of the action for which he was commended for a military medal, a colour photocopy of the medals he received,

Military medal for bravery mounted on wooden block with 8 badges including two Rising Stars, 2 Returned from Active Service badges, three collar or hat insignia and an ornamental badge engraved with his initials

Describes billets, church parades, fighting, being wounded 11 Apr. 1917, hospitalisation in France and England Apr.-May, parades and inspections at Monte Video camp in Weymouth, 16 June and return to France, 24 Aug. 1917

Describes events in France, being notified on 19 July that he had been awarded the Military Medal, being wounded for the second time, 4 Aug. 1918, invalided to England 8 Aug., recuperation and leave in England

Describes events in Egypt, excursions to the Pyramids, parades, swimming in the Suez canal, guard duties, an inspection by Brig-Gen. Monash, 23 May 1916, departure for France, 1 June, fighting in France and Belgium June-Dec. 1916.
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