In particular, the tribunal is to seek and receive submissions and consider whether it is appropriate . A.I.F. Click images to start slideshow. He was one of a party digging a communication trench during an attack on enemy trenches and when the party was withdrawn owing to very heavy casualties he remained behind and dressed the wounded. 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. Border, 9 December 1919, and was discharged medically unfit 27 April 1920. M.M. 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. 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. 20/Aust: Inf:), M.M. Upon arrival, he was sent to camp at Sydney, New South Wales. 1 Battery, 1st Field Artillery Brigade on 11 January 1917.Loton was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous devotion to his work in carrying ammunition at Westhoek, during the preparations for the Battle of Broodseinde, Ypres, 4 October 1917. R. Loton. A.I.F.). By having the notation on the medal already awarded together with the bar gives some closure and shows the completed history of service. Military Medal correctly impressed 2052 PTE A. COOPER 42/AUST INF and British War and Victory Medals correctly impressed to 2052 PTE A. W. BROWNE 42 BN. - A. E. Boyd. In the French Army, the wound chevron or Insigne des blesss militaires, was awarded beginning in 1916. He enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force as a Private (WX14202) at the Recruit Reception Depot in Claremont, Western Australia on June 11, 1941, at the age of 35, naming his personal contact as his friend, Robert Tims of Leonora, Western Australia (later of Melbourne, Victoria), stating that he was Single, that his religion was Roman Catholic and that his occupation was that of Battery Hand. 60/Aust: Inf: A Great War 1918 Western Front M.M. Whilst the Battalion was in the line north of Villiers Bretonneux during the months of April and May 1918, his work was marked and won for him the admiration and confidence of all with whom he was associated. I was just playing around with something of interest to me. (At that time the gold Overseas Chevron was worn on the lower left sleeve. . 5/Bn. 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. 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. Wau is a village in the interior of the Papuan peninsula, approximately thirty miles southwest of Salamaua. Delury was amongst the Battalions wounded for that day, having suffered a shrapnel wound to the right shoulder.Delury continued to serve with the Battalion in France, and was gassed, 12 May 1918. Its a bit like the ADM. started of a recognition for full time regs who completed there minimum 3-6 or 4 year contract then people cried and the goal post moved to those who couldnt complete there minimum term and then some more people cried and then Nashos got it along with the Nashos gong and now the ADM isnt worth shit ! WW2 SOUTH AFRICAN MEDAL GROUPING, WOUNDED IN ACTION PAYBOOK SAVED HIS LIFE. NSW 2533 AUSTRALIA. The thought that immediately comes to mind , based on the question: what is a medal for? is why? Awarded to personnel that through combat action have been wounded. The original recommendation states: For conspicuous bravery and initiative during a raid on July Farm, east of Wytschaete, on the night of the 13th/14th March 1918. G. J. Irving. Northern Territory federal Labor MP Luke Gosling supports the idea of a gold clasp to go on a campaign medal. A.I.F. 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. 2/F.A. 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. 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. By: Aust: A. 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. The Crossword Solver finds answers to classic crosswords and cryptic crossword puzzles. 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! 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. in, Pte. He was employed as a Well Borer prior to his enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force, in January 1916. );British War and Victory Medals(2552 Pte. A. E. Boyd 37 Bn. Australia collar badge and AUSTRALIA shoulder title. - T. Cpl. As for Nashos being eligible yes, quite a few have raised the inequity in them being issued two medals for the price of one service. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. London Gazette18 June 1917 on page 6026 at position 16. This soldier was a Coy. );1914-15 Star(4875 Dvr. 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. group of three awarded to Private A. Delury, 25thAustralian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, who received a shrapnel wound to the right shoulder in the process of winning the M.M., and was later gassed 12 May 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. Republic of Korea War Service Medal. 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. free postage . Japanese troops then advanced overland on Wau, an Australian base that potentially threatened the Japanese positions at Salamaua and Lae. A. F. Allen. Records show various disciplinary charges, all minor and appear to stem from being late on parade. Perhaps the RSL creed At the going down of the sun, we shall remember them, is more appropriate. And despite wearing the medals on his right side only the recipient can wear them on their left he is often quizzed during what is meant to be a moment of quiet and personal reflection. . The Australians decisively turned back the Japanese assault in the ensuing Battle of Wau, fought between January 29 and 31, 1943. Boyd died in November 1956. He was educated at Macarthur Street School and attested for the Australian Imperial Force on 17 June 1915, aged 18 years. 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. The award has also been opened to soldiers of an allied force or civilians working for Canadian Forces personnel.[1]. 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. Naming is officially impressed. Jay Kopplemann, executive director of the tribunal, says the issue is being considered starting with a clean slate. F. Whithead 1/A.S.C. and helped him to get the men into position. (1063 Cpl. He served with the Battery in the French theatre of war from July 1916, and distinguished himself on the Somme during the following month. He also received his final wound on that date. 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. Following our publication of a story about Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal being tasked toconsider recognition for members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service, CONTACT received many messages, queries and suggestions. Bde. Two months later, he was sent to Wau by air on January 30, 1943, in defence against the Japanese advance from Bulolo. 5/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (3481 Pte H. E. King. Numerous newspaper reports show the demise of King for embezzlement of the Ballarat Post Office in 1869. 5/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (3481 Pte H. E. King. Frank Nicholaswas born in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. In the battle that followed, despite achieving tactical surprise by approaching from an unexpected direction, the Japanese attackers were unable to capture Wau. He returned to Australia in the S.SNestor, 20 May 1919, and was discharged 9 August 1919. I also noticed no WIA medal..? from no mans land, despite seeing three men attempt the same thing and all become casualtiesFour: Military Medal, G.V.R. The original recommendation states:North West of Pozieres. It, to my mind should have a definite start date, and again, this will be a subject of debate. It makes absolutely no sense! (2552 Pte. Your email address will not be published. The embroideries were donated to the War Memorial in memory of Albert Biggs.. 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. 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. (5208 Pte. I would put broader criteria to recognise the impact of service on those who served. A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. Today its redesigned successor, the Overseas Service Bar, is worn on the right sleeve. 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. Contact Publishing Pty Ltd is an independent veteran owned and operated Australian publishing business that curates this daily blog, a fortnightly newsletter and a quarterly magazine only available by subscribing free (above). I notice that it is a kind of religious medal. 29/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star(454 Dvr. (5208 Pte. Wounded in action (WIA) describes soldiers who have been wounded while fighting in a combat zone during war time but have not been killed. 7/Bn. 45/Aust: Inf: M.M. A superb medal to an easy to research Officer thanks to his triple initial. $4,250 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). A.S.C. The result of the work of the Drivers was that the Battery had 8000 rounds on the morning of the attack (4/10/17) of which they had salved 1000 rounds.Roy Lotonwas born in Ballarat, Victoria in 1896. 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. I believe this is a valid purpose for the introduction of another medal or clasp. Change the design to remove the religious aspect, for example, use a poppy as the main feature, and remove references to god. A. E. Allen. The original recommendation states:Morlancourt, on the night of 28th/29th July 1918. 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. A. WW1 AUSTRALIAN TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION MEDALS GRIFFITHS 11TH BATTALION POZIERS. London Gazette24 January 1919. The Wound Badge (German: Verwundetenabzeichen) was a German military decoration first promulgated by Wilhelm II, German Emperor on 3 March 1918, which was first awarded to soldiers of the German Army who were wounded during World War I.Between the world wars, it was awarded to members of the German armed forces who fought on the Nationalist side of the Spanish Civil War, 1938-39, and . 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. London Gazette25 April 1918. ), A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. McCabe was a member of his Company permanent patrol and many were his acts of gallantry and devotion to duty indicating an utter disregard of personal safety. KING 6th REGT wounded in action 9.6.1851. );British War and Victory Medals(19852 A-Sgt. APR 2022: Two decade campaign to award medals to Aussies killed, wounded or injured in war hits stalemate. A.I.F. My opinion is that KIA and WIA should be the minimum required with only direct descendants, siblings or spouses having the right to wear these medals or clasps. 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. London Gazette8 December 1916. This NCO accompanied Lieutenant John Charles Moore [M.C. 18/Aust: Inf: A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. awarded to Corporal G. D. Thompson, 4th Light Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Artillery, Australian Imperial Force, later Lieutenant in the 14th Australian Infantry Battalion, Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. ); British War and Victory Medals (3481 Pte H. E. King. Fraser served with the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion in Gallipoli, and was evacuated to hospital with frostbite, 8 December 1915. Pair: British War Medal and Victory Medal both correctly impressedLIEUT. If another auction participant places a bid for $125 dollars, the auction lot price will display $121 dollars having exceeded your previously submitted maximum bid by $1.00 dollar. As of 2022, 10 medals have been awarded. Corporal Cameron Baird, who received the VC posthumously for service in Afghanistan. A.S.C. 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. Previous awards during World War One were designated by a single red cloth stripe. $529.14 + $54.12 shipping . C. Wells. His courage and endurance are worthy of special recognition.Edward Albert Allenwasborn in Wandsworth, London, in 1894. Military Medal, G.V.R. court mounted for display. 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. He was discharged in July 1919. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to2234 SJT: A. J. SMITH 3/ARMY BDE./AUST.F.A., Joined Battalion at Gallipoli 7thAugust 1915, Transferred 10thFebruary 1916 to the 53rdBN. During these periods Pte. London Gazette17 December 1917. Buried in the Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt. ); British War and Victory Medals (3481 Pte H. E. King. states:For conspicuous bravery. A.I.F. Whitehead immediately volunteered and was successful in bringing the wounded N.C.O. Australian losses were 594 dead, 1,001 wounded and 5,132 . PAIR: British War and Victory Medal, both correctly impressed to377 PTE N. D. CUDDEFORD 1 BN AIF. F. Whitehead. The following rate of Buyer's Premium will be added to the Hammer Price of each Lot that you purchase: Twenty-Two Percent (22%) of the Hammer Price, Second World War Group of Four, Private Patrick O'Donnell, 28th Battalion, 7th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, Wounded in Action near Wau, Papua New Guinea 2ND REVISION. 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. 8/Bde: Aust: F.A. An Australian Group to Private O'Donnell who was Wounded in Action near Wau. Boyd embarked for the UK on the S.S.Shropshire, and travelled on to France, 15 February 1917. 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. Private O'Donnell embarked Freemantle, Western Australia for the Middle East, with infantry reinforcements, aboard the Transport US13 on November 7th, disembarking at Suez, Egypt on the 24th. H.J.N. When wanted he was always on the job and apart from his personal work was invaluable in directing the work of other stretcher bearers of B Company. It is unfortunate that having traded in Western Australia for 50 years we find the need to post this advice. 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.