Longwas born in Sydney, Australia, in 1894. 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. in, Pte. ww2 & palestine medals 6284254 ashby 2nd bn the buffs the east kent regiment . 25/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (4797 Sgt. He showed great determination in getting his messages through heavy artillery and machine gun fire. A.I.F. Forces of the Empire of Japan sailed from Rabaul and crossed the Solomon Sea and, despite Allied air attacks, successfully reached Lae, where they disembarked. A.I.F.). A.I.F. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, 24 August 1915. He returned to Australia in the H.M.A.T. 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). The badge was reintroduced in 1944 for the Second World War (19391945) and was discontinued after 1946. 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. 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. 7 Bn. The clasp would provide some recognition of that.. 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. A.S.C. Bent. The Profession Of Arms is by its nature can be and is a DANGEROUS occupation, and whether one has the opportunity to have Operational service or not the DANGER is ever present. If again it happens. Boyd embarked for the UK on the S.S.Shropshire, and travelled on to France, 15 February 1917. (4797 Pte. Free shipping for many products! Required fields are marked *. 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. 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 . Previous awards during World War One were designated by a single red cloth stripe. To me, a move towards something around this would be more beneficial to those who are left living. Australian Infantry. A.I.F. It, to my mind should have a definite start date, and again, this will be a subject of debate. 8/Bde: Aust: F.A. I wish to address the move to have a potential new award for defence personnel who have been killed, injured etc during service. A.I.F. C. Wells. Accompanied by assorted research papers. He launched it following the collision of two Black Hawk helicopters during a training exercise in Townsville in 1996, which killed 18 soldiers. We have received from veterans and their families a range of submissions relating to service from the Second World War onwards, he said. Wounded in Action. C. Wells. A medal of this nature could only be worn by the surviving relative(s). He returned to Australia in the S.SNestor, 20 May 1919, and was discharged 9 August 1919. London Gazette20 August 1919. Which I think is just as important! The Australians decisively turned back the Japanese assault in the ensuing Battle of Wau, fought between January 29 and 31, 1943. 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. "are wounded in action against an enemy of the United States, or as a result of an act of such enemy, provided such would necessitate treatment by a medical . 7 Bn. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. WWII Collectable Medals 1939-1945, Australian Original Military Collectable Medals . Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. I helped to dig them out and buried them behind the trench which was just in rear of village.. G .J. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Presented to the next of kin to personnel in or with the Norwegian Armed Forces that has been killed in action. group of four awarded to stretcher bearer, Private H. E. King, 5th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, who was gassed 25 August 1918, Military Medal, G.V.R. Proposed design for Australian KIA Medal - CONTACT magazine Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Latest: Time to restore engineers to their rightful place Defence Strategic Review has landed National Servicemen's Day 2023 HMNZS Te Mana rescues sailor during Cyclone Gabrielle First female to command an Australian destroyer News Podcasts Poetry Fitness Videos A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. I think a bit more thought should be put into a KIA medal.. F. Whitehead. ), M.M. Eleven months later, Private PatrickO'Donnell was posted to the Perth Depot on May 29, 1944, then discharged two weeks later as "Medically Unfit" at Claremont, on June 12th. A superb medal to an easy to research Officer thanks to his triple initial. ), 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. A. Delury. and helped him to get the men into position. Minor edge nicks, generally very fine or better $4250, Trio:A Great War 1917 French theatre M.M. 60/Aust: Inf: A Great War 1918 Western Front M.M. F. Whithead 1/A.S.C. NSW 2533 AUSTRALIA. Military Medal, G.V.R. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, in January 1916. The Kia cant wear it, the WIA should wear it but what about those injured during there war service !! So really, what is the purpose? Some suggestions/statement/questions were funny, some disturbing, some fake news and others well I had to wonder, what in Gods name are you asking me for?. (19852 Bmbr: G. J. Irving. 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. Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to 4478 PTE E. L. STEPHENS 1 BN AIF. awarded to Lance Corporal F. J. Maybe the protocols and criteria for this should be observed and possibly considered by our powers to be. Serong (now Brigadier, retired). (5208 Pte. group of four awarded to Private A. F. Allen, 5th Battalion Australian Machine Gun Corps, Australian Imperial Force, who was wounded in action in 1916, 1917 and 1918, Military Medal, G.V.R. In the French Army, the wound chevron or Insigne des blesss militaires, was awarded beginning in 1916. By the action of Major Churchus and these four men two (2) guns and about 300 rounds of ammunition were undoubtedly saved., A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. for service with the 5th Battalion Australian Machine Gun Corps, as part of the 5th Australian Division on the Somme, 8 August 1918. 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. Long. When the barrage lifted, he was one of the first to enter the enemys position and received the prisoners from Lieutenant Moore. A.I.F. Numerous newspaper reports show the demise of King for embezzlement of the Ballarat Post Office in 1869. His courage and endurance are worthy of special recognition.Edward Albert Allenwasborn in Wandsworth, London, in 1894. In 1932 the Wound Chevron was replaced by the Purple Heart, and World War I veterans could apply for the new medal. The original recommendation states: On the night of the 9th/10th August 1918, Corporal Boyd, who was then a stretcher bearer, did consistently good work getting out wounded men. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. C. Wells. 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. The original recommendation states:On the morning of 13-5-1917 the 29th. The multitude of mental and physical injuries can sometimes make the life of the partner and children a living hell. 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. G. J. A wound stripe is a distinction of dress bestowed on soldiers wounded in combat. Soviet soldiers in the Great Patriotic War wore a yellow cloth stripe over the right breast to indicate wounds received in battle requiring medical attention; a red stripe indicated less serious wounds. Although I thought that (We Pray For All Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice) was appropriate as its used in Anzac Day Services. London Gazette7 October 1918. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Crimea/Crimean Medal Rifle Brigade. Stars late pantographed 'VX53126 E.W.F. A.I.F. 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. impressed to 4512 Pte F. J. The person who gave their all cant wear it. His conduct throughout was most distinguished.George Dominic Thompsonwas born in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1893. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said following preliminary consultation and advice from the Council . Stars and Stripes Newspaper, Pacific Edition Images of the Stars and Stripes newspaper distributed to U.S. servicemen and women in the Pacific, 1945-1963. When passing the Battalion Headquarters with a message, he was wounded, but delivered his message. A.I.F. 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. R. Loton. 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. 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Quigley Collection: Orders of the Japanese Empire & Associated States, The Orders, Decorations & Documents of NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. He spent nearly two years at the 4th Australian General Hospital (4 AGH) at Randwick, and convalescent homes, before his discharge from the army on 7 July 1920.Brigg's wounds permanently fused his left knee, and so damaged the nerves in his right arm that he had very little function in that hand. M.M. Private Scott Palmer died when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on June 22, 2010. 37/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (2222 Cpl. 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. 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. Allen embarked for Egypt in H.M.A.T. And I take pride in that. 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. We ,who proudly proudly wear or have worn the NATIONS uniform, stand the Vigil now and evermore. court mounted for display. 101/How: By: 1/Bde: Aust: F.A. Long. Very large EK at 9 oclock otherwiseVF $1425, A Great War 1917 French theatre M.M. The surviving NOK proudly wear their deceased partners medals on their right side, and everyone distinctly knows that this person is a partner or family of a veteran who has passed on. 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. IMHO, this is a better solution to striking another medal. Abandoned at birth, he was adopted and raised by Fanny Loton and, after her marriage, also by her husband Percy Goad. F. CRACKER'. Perhaps the RSL creed At the going down of the sun, we shall remember them, is more appropriate. Bent, 18th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, originally recommended for the D.C.M. 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. I would put broader criteria to recognise the impact of service on those who served. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal with Clasp 'ISAF'. During these periods Pte. PAIR: British War and Victory Medal, both correctly impressed to377 PTE N. D. CUDDEFORD 1 BN AIF. Change the design to remove the religious aspect, for example, use a poppy as the main feature, and remove references to god. 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. M.M. for his gallantry at Morlancourt, 19 May 1918, he was subsequently wounded in action, 31 May 1918, Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. Note: Tragically Harry Batchelor was swept off the rocks at Bondi Beach whilst fishing and subsequently drowned on the 22ndof March 1925. free postage . The original recommendation states:For continued gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 25th February 1918 to 31st December 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. Evan Vucci . . and Bar, M.M.] 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. 13th Bn. Typically it implies that they are temporarily or permanently incapable of bearing arms or continuing to fight. Pingat Jasa Malaysia. A.I.F. Northern Territory federal Labor MP Luke Gosling supports the idea of a gold clasp to go on a campaign medal. 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. 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. He was discharged in Australia in May 1919. This year will be Mr Palmers 10th march in honour of his son, Private Scott Palmer. 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. ), A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. He also received his final wound on that date. for his gallantry at Morlancourt, 19 May 1918, he was subsequently wounded in action, 31 May 1918Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. The least the gov can do is show them some recognition with a medal for their sacrifice against an enemy they sent them to fight. A.I.F.). Your email address will not be published. But I strongly support a recognition for those who have given the supreme sacrifice. (1063 Cpl. It goes against the constitution on matters of government and religion being separate. 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. 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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. HMAS Sydney commences operations HMAS Sydney arrived in Korean waters in early October and began operations immediately. 25/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (4797 Sgt. I am going to reference the gold star approach used in America. Strength of raiding party - one officer and twenty other ranks.Albert Leopold Fraserwas born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1896. Civilians, irrespective of age or sex, who have been injured or maimed as a result of war. Hosanna to ALL Service people and Thank you for your sacrifice and sevice to our Nation. 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.