M.M. And a purple heart (or cut myself shaving medal)? A.I.F.). 4/Lt: T.M. 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. On 15 April Briggs was awarded the Military Medal for 'great initiative and bravery', at Lagnicourt.Briggs was severely wounded during the second battle of Bullecourt, on 5 May, sustaining a penetrating shrapnel wound to his left knee and a severe fracture of the humerus, just above his right elbow. impressed to. A. F. Allen. 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, to my mind should have a definite start date, and again, this will be a subject of debate. While he was in hospital Briggs' wallet and Military Medal were stolen from his bedside locker. 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. WIA or injury (?) He was hospitalized "sick" for ten days, from October 29 to November 7, 1942. He served with the Battalion in the French theatre of war and advanced to Lieutenant in July of the same year.Thompson returned to Australia in January 1920, and was discharged in March of the same year. 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. Note: There is an unopened Vocational Training file in National Archives (1920). Accompanied by assorted research papers. As of 2022, 10 medals have been awarded. F. Whithead 1/A.S.C. He transferred to the 60th Australian Infantry Battalion in July 1916, and served with them in the French theatre of war from that month.Fraser advanced to Corporal in February 1917, and was awarded the M.M. The original recommendation states:For courage and devotion to duty at Zonnebeke on 12 October 1917. This NCO accompanied Lieutenant John Charles Moore [M.C. A. Briggs. His courage and endurance are worthy of special recognition.Edward Albert Allenwasborn in Wandsworth, London, in 1894. Originally buried at White Chateau British Cemetery he was re-interred at the Adelaide British Cemetery, Villers Bretonneaux, France in 1919. Canada has the Sacrifice Medal, for the KIA and combat wounded. Four: Military Medal, G.V.R. A. F. Allen. - A. E. Boyd. I love the idea but the generic round medal with a cross on it leaves alot to the imagination.. WW2 SOUTH AFRICAN MEDAL GROUPING, WOUNDED IN ACTION PAYBOOK SAVED HIS LIFE. The attached are examples of past issues. Bent. He died in December 1961. Lance Corporal Thorpe was awarded the Military Medal and promoted to corporal for his conspicuous courage and leadership he showed during operations at Broodseinde, near Ypres, in Belgium, on the night of 4-5 October 1917. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said following preliminary consultation and advice from the Council . Northern Territory federal Labor MP Luke Gosling supports the idea of a gold clasp to go on a campaign medal. - T. Cpl. I would also suggest that two further criteria injured and sick on active duty be also considered. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Crimea/Crimean Medal Rifle Brigade. Records show various disciplinary charges, all minor and appear to stem from being late on parade. Awarded Victory Medal, British Medal* . 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.. Very large EK at 9 oclock otherwiseVF $1425, A Great War 1917 French theatre M.M. It makes absolutely no sense! Currently you have JavaScript disabled. The original recommendation (jointly listed with Private S. T. C. Izard) states:These men, as stretcher bearers, showed great coolness and devotion to duty in the operations of the 4th October 1917 in the vicinity of Zonnebeke east of Ypres. G. D. Thompson. 7 Bn. A. for his gallantry at July Farm, east of Wytschaete, Ypres, 13/14 March 1918. Well its been covered already. During the whole action he showed a daring and disregard for his own personal safety which was a distinct encouragement to his men and of great assistance to Lieutenant Moore. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to 3761 L. CPL H. BATCHELOR 20/AUST; INF: Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. A.I.F. 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. CRACKER', medals late 1960s officially impressed 'VX53126 E.W. Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to 4478 PTE E. L. STEPHENS 1 BN AIF. Leslie told us he sent his design and reasons why it was needed to then Prime Minister Julia Gillard, her Defence Minister and several others, receiving nothing better than a basic thank you from minor functionaries in response. Naming is officially impressed. His grit was very fine and was an example to all the men.C. Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. 8. states:For conspicuous bravery. );1914-15 Star(4875 Dvr. Stars late pantographed 'VX53126 E.W.F. 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. Share the post "Proposed design for Australian KIA Medal". He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Seahawk, Victoria, 6 May 1915. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. The Australians suffered 20 men killed and a further 89 wounded during the fighting. These looked exactly the same as Overseas Service Chevrons, but were always gold metallic-thread and worn on the lower right sleeve. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to3761 L. CPL H. BATCHELOR 20/AUST; INF: 2ndWIA: 26thJuly 1916 (G.S.W. 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. 25-Bn. London Gazette16 July 1918. London Gazette20 August 1919. Promoted through the ranks to Sgt 19thAugust 1917, Awarded Military Medal, London Gazette 29thAugust 1918, Appointed 2ndLieutenant 14thOctober 1918, Appointed Lieutenant 25thJanuary 1919 promoted for consistently conscientious work (The fighting Thirteenth Page 140). G. D. Thompson. 47/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (5208 Pte. Australia. If a medallic award were made then the ribbon to it could be colour coded with a central stripe either black for KIA, red for WIA, white for injured, and yellow for sick, surrounded by vertical stripes of the green and gold of Australian national colours. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor on Friday to retired Army Col. Paris Davis for his heroism during the Vietnam War, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. He died on September 26, 1960 in Melbourne, at the age of 54. 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. Killed in action 23-2-1917 LARWOOD was Waikerie Primary School principal until 1911 and a key figure in the current location and design of the school. C. Wells. and their families, to ease the financial, emotional and personal hardships. I have no problem with the clasp but I think a medal with killed in action on it or something like that could be the way to go, he said. They set a fine example of devotion to duty.Herbert Ernest Kingwas born in Touugabba, Victoria in 1892. for gallantry as stretcher bearer in operations on the Somme, over a three week period in August 1918. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving.Credit:Getty, We know that of the many of the suicides we have seen in the veteran and defence community theres a much higher proportion for those that are medically discharged and I think the recognition of a clasp could have a big role for those who arent killed but are permanently affected by their service. G. J. GRIFFITHS. This was done although amounts of 5.9 were at the time landing on the Battery position and the ammunition in the pits was also exploding, about 400 rounds exploding before the fires were extinguished. Yeah, I know, Ive never deployed but to me the real heroes in a lot of those purple heart cases are the medics and doctors. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW2 US Army 82nd Airborne division grouping ETO Europe WOUNDED at the best online prices at eBay! 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. Required fields are marked *. Larwood was on the Lewis gun team of B Company. 8/Bde: Aust: F.A. A.I.F. (1063 Cpl. His work in helping with the organisation of the party and in the training previous to the raid went far to ensure its ultimate success. stretcher bearer. What may I ask is the purpose of another medal for KIA? NSW 2533 AUSTRALIA. Click the answer to find similar crossword clues . F.A.B. 5/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (3481 Pte H. E. King. fire. By: Aust: A.). Fraser returned to Australia in December 1918, and was discharged in January 1919. 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. 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. Killed in action 9/4/1917 in France. M.M. She made three of her uncle's rehabilitation embroideries into cushions, which were always positioned on her living room sofa. More than once I thought, please dont shoot the messenger. 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. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. The original recommendation states:Morlancourt, on the night of 28th/29th July 1918. He joined the 7th Battalion in France in July 1916. The clasp would provide some recognition of that.. . ), Military Medal, G.V.R. A.I.F. A.I.F. A. E. Allen. Boyd died in November 1956. His conduct throughout was most distinguished.George Dominic Thompsonwas born in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1893. group of three awarded to Sergeant G. J. Irving, 29th Battery, 8th Field Artillery Brigade, Australian Imperial Force, who was also wounded in action, 19 July 1917, Military Medal, G.V.R. If you had something that says KIA (killed in action) or KIS (killed in service), it would signify that you are wearing them on behalf of someone youve lost.. Ray and Pam Palmer, the parents of Scott Palmer, who died in a helicopter accident in Afghanistan in 2010. Credit:James Brickwood. 2/F.A. The Veterans' Affairs Minister has vowed to prioritise a final decision into whether or not Australians killed or wounded in war - and their families - would be retrospectively awarded medals after May's Federal Election. One week after his discharge from hospital, he was posted to Brisbane Depot on November 15th. He enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps in New South Wales, 10 July 1916. group of three awarded to Corporal A. E. Boyd, 37thAustralian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, for continued gallantry as a stretcher bearer over a three week period in August 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. Having served with many of our fallen, and those wounded and injured, I believe their medals should accurately record their service and sacrifice, and especially where they have made the ultimate sacrifice in death. He launched it following the collision of two Black Hawk helicopters during a training exercise in Townsville in 1996, which killed 18 soldiers. Minor edge bruising overall, therefore very fine $3750, Trio: A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. The original recommendation states:These men showed great initiative and bravery when their company was held up during the counter-attack near LAGNICOURT on 15th. 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Quigley Collection: Orders of the Japanese Empire & Associated States, The Orders, Decorations & Documents of NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. initially whilst on duty in France 10thMay 1916 "To hospital eye trouble" and goes back and forth from duty to hospital because of this injury. Wounded in Action. Bent was initially posted for service with the 29th Australian Infantry Battalion, and then to the 61st in July 1917.Bent transferred to the 18th Australian Infantry Battalion, 13 October 1917, and served with them in the French theatre of war from 9 April 1918. Our system collect crossword clues from most populer crossword, cryptic puzzle, quick/small crossword that found in Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Herald-Sun, The Courier-Mail and others popular newspaper. We regret the necessity to inform our many customers that we are in no way affiliated with JB Military Antiques, also of Perth. (2222 Pte. H.J.N. 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. This airfield was of great value to the Australians during the fighting for northeast Papua. Republic of Korea War Service Medal. He initially served on the strength of the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion, before briefly transferring to the 59th Battalion, and ultimately serving with the Australian Machine Gun Corps from March 1916.Allen was wounded in action in the French theatre of war, 19 July 1916 and 24 March 1917. Note: No citation can be found at this stage (worthy of further research). Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to4478 PTE E. L. STEPHENS 1 BN AIF, Previous service listed as"21stINF MILITIA (2 YEARS) NSW. F. Whitehead. London Gazette24 January 1919. Mounted for display, lacquered, good very fine $4250, Four:A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. And, Leslie, if you see this, make sure you also submit your design and thoughts to the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal. Australian losses were 594 dead, 1,001 wounded and 5,132 . The original recommendation states:Whilst moving into position for attack in front of Villers Bretonneux at5 a.m.on the morning of 8th August 1918, Private Allen received nasty wounds in the arm. medal is suspended by a purple cloth, 1 3/8 inches in length by 1 3/8 inches in width with 1/8-inch white edges. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester has directed the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to consider recognition for members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service. The original recommendation states:At Westhoek Ridge 20th September 1917 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, when despite heavy shell fire he laid out telephone wires to the front line, and by repairing continual breaks, consequent upon enemy shell fire, he maintained communications throughout.A. Embarking on 15 September 1915 from Melbourne in the S.S.Makarinihe was taken on the strength of the 2nd Australian Field Artillery Brigade in Egypt on 20 October 1915. This medal is partly erasedwith 70 percent still clearly visible. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. 47/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (5208 Pte. . 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. (CPL on War Medal). Private Scott Palmer died when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on June 22, 2010. PO Box 3091 Minnamurra A.I.F. He served with the 101st Howitzer Battery, 1st Field Artillery Brigade in the French theatre of war from December 1916.The following year Nicholas suffered from Trench Feet and Rheumatic Fever, before recovering to distinguish himself in action near St. Eloi, Ypres, 17/18 March 1918. In March and April 1941 the British sent over 58,000 servicemen and women to the defence of Greece and of these 17,125 were Australians of the 6th Division, AIF. 47-Bn. Abandoned at birth, he was adopted and raised by Fanny Loton and, after her marriage, also by her husband Percy Goad. Fraser served with the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion in Gallipoli, and was evacuated to hospital with frostbite, 8 December 1915. During the period the Battery was in the trenches Thompson showed great ability and bravery. 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. A. Delury. The tribunal panel, comprised of senior military figures, will make a recommendation to the government later this year. London Gazette12 December 1917. group of three awarded to Private C. Wells, 47thAustralian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, for gallantry as a Runner at Dernancourt, 5 April 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. ); British War and Victory Medals (2552 Pte. M.M. ), M.M. Our Morning Edition newsletter is a curated guide to the most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. ); British War and Victory Medals (19852 A-Sgt. 60/Aust: Inf: A Great War 1918 Western Front M.M. The Australians decisively turned back the Japanese assault in the ensuing Battle of Wau, fought between January 29 and 31, 1943. He left Sydney for overseas service on 19 June, aboard HMAT A61 Kanowna. (5208 Pte. The Crossword Solver finds answers to classic crosswords and cryptic crossword puzzles. Sign up to The Sydney Morning Heralds newsletter here, The Ages here, Brisbane Times here, and WAtodays here. Minnamurra (4875 Dvr: R. Loton. Mr Allen Fairhall, Minister for Defence, announced the formation of this unit on 14 July 1967. I believe this is a valid purpose for the introduction of another medal or clasp. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 WAR MEDAL / A. COLLINS / K R R C & LONDON REGT / WOUNDED / CLAPHAM LONDON at the best online prices at eBay! Whitehead immediately volunteered and was successful in bringing the wounded N.C.O. Will it be too expensive for the Government to implement. Please try again later. ); British War and Victory Medals (454 Dvr. The incident is recorded inBlack and Gold - History of the 29th Battalion, 1915-1918, by R. J. Slaugh.Whitehead returned to Australia in November 1918, and was discharged in March of the following year. Battery was subjected to very heavy shell fire by 5.9 shells. A.I.F. 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. A.I.F. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. 2/F.A. M.M. Single : South Africa Medal 1853 impressed : LIEUT. The Kia cant wear it, the WIA should wear it but what about those injured during there war service !! The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving. Trio: Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Taking the airfield at Wau was a crucial step in this process, and to this end, the 51st Division was transferred from Indochina and placed under General Hitoshi Imamura's Eighth Area Army at Rabaul; one regiment arrived at Lae in early January 1943. I think a bit more thought should be put into a KIA medal.. 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 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. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, in January 1916. Military Medal, G.V.R. One of Army's most distinguished honors, it recognizes heroism through the voluntary risk of life. A.I.F.). A superb medal to an easy to research Officer thanks to his triple initial. 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.
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