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1914 -1915 Star
This object relates to Leslie Edward TAYLOR. He was born on 1/04/1890 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Edward served in the AIF(865) enlisting on, 17/08/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 6TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/04/1915. Leslie Edward TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W TAYLOR - Father. Leslie Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal
This object relates to Leslie Edward TAYLOR. He was born on 1/04/1890 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Edward served in the AIF(865) enlisting on, 17/08/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 6TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/04/1915. Leslie Edward TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W TAYLOR - Father. Leslie Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to Gertrude Eveline MUNRO. She was born on 1/01/1882 in Ballarat, VIC. Gertrude Eveline served in the AIF Nursing Services (Sister) enlisting on, 16/08/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the AANS 42nd GEN HOSP as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 10/10/1918. Gertrude Eveline MUNRO was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is A MUNRO (Father). Getrude Munro was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal
This object relates to Gertrude Eveline MUNRO. She was born on 1/01/1882 in Ballarat, VIC. Gertrude Eveline served in the AIF Nursing Services (Sister) enlisting on, 16/08/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the AANS 42nd GEN HOSP as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 10/10/1918. Gertrude Eveline MUNRO was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is A MUNRO (Father). Getrude Munro was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal
This object relates to John William WOOD. He was born on 23/11/1892 in Ararat, VIC. John William served in the AIF (2177) enlisting on, 15/05/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 24/12/1917. John William WOOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is William Bloomfield WOOD (Father). John Wood was awarded the British War Medaland the, Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to John William WOOD. He was born on 23/11/1892 in Ararat, VIC. John William served in the AIF (2177) enlisting on, 15/05/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 24/12/1917. John William WOOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is William Bloomfield WOOD (Father). John Wood was awarded the British War Medaland the, Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1914 - 1915 Star
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal
This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Ribbon Bar
This object relates to Ian Ernest STADUS. He was born on 09/11/1922 in Dimboola, VIC. Ian Ernest served in the RAN Reserve (PM3734) enlisting on, 15/10/1941 before being discharged from duties with the HMAS Lonsdale on 21/02/1946. Ian Ernest STADUS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bessie Agnes STADUS (mother). Ian Ernest Stadus was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Ribbon bar that has three sets of colour palates: 1) stripes in dark blue, red, yellow, red and yellow, yellow, red light blue; 2) stripes in gold and blue; 3) stripes in green and white.On the back of the ribbon is a long fastener pin.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to Jack WILLIAMS. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Jack served in the Army (92) enlisting on, 24/08/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8 Battalion as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 20/11/1918. Jack WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mr & Mrs Williams, 907 Urquhart St. Jack Williams was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal
This object relates to Jack WILLIAMS. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Jack served in the Army (92) enlisting on, 24/08/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8 Battalion as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 20/11/1918. Jack WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mr & Mrs Williams, 907 Urquhart St. Jack Williams was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1914 - 1915 Star
This object relates to Herbert George UREN. He was born on 1/01/1888 in Magpie, VICTORIA. Herbert George served in the AIF (15208) enlisting on, 17/04/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 14TH AGH as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 15/12/1919. Herbert George UREN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs E UREN (Wife).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal
This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Mercantile Marine Medal
This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal
This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Soldier's Pay Book
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Pay book in coverPay Book Front - Handwritten "Pte H S Greening" and "3292" Cover - Handwritten "3292" "Pte H S Gree (illegible)" "5th Batt" "A I F"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Certificate of Discharge
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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New Testament (in pouch)
This object relates to Herbert Swain Greening. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, Victoria. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, Victoria before being discharged from duties with the 5 Battalion as a Army Non-Commissioned Private on 15/02/1918, being determined medically unfit for service. Herbert Swain sustained a gunshot wound to his wrist during service. Herbert Swain Greening's next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Pocket New Testament with navy ribbon bookmark attached to top of spine, pages edged in gold, in canvas pouch with metal press stud. Interior inscriptions include lists of places where Private Greening traveled on service as well as a personal message. Pouch - "3292 Pte H S Greening. B Coy 5th Battn" Testament - Front & back - List of towns/cities & dates; Names, service numbers & addresses Inscription - "To my dearest brother Charlie, as a loving keepsake from Nellie. Knowing that whenever you look at it you will think of those who love you and who will always be thinking of you. God grant you good health and a safe return. Your loving sister, Nellie"first world war, world war one, the great war, 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dog Tag
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Tin or aluminium tag, circular in shape with embossed text. Loop at top is attached to the circular disc as a single piece of metal.Embossed in tag: “H. S. GREENING (in round arc design)/ 3292, 5. A. I/ C.E”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Returned from Active Service
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Brass coloured, circular badge with a crown protruding from the top centre. The symbol of the rising sun can be seen at the centre of the badge in relief with the letters A I F written just below. One line of text follows the top perimeter of the badge, while another line of text follows the lower perimeter (also in relief). On the back of the badge are two eyelets and a pin, as well as engravings.Front of badge (top perimeter): "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE" Front of badge (bottom perimeter): "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Back of badge: "54676" and "6TOKF68SON?" / "MFL8"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Ribbon Bar - Miniature Set
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Rectangular shaped ribbon bar for three miniature WW1 medals first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Silver medal hanging from a coloured ribbon. The ribbon has a thick centre band of orange with three thinner bands appearing on either side, which are in order from centre to outwards of white, black and blue. The ribbon is also missing a pin at the top, so the material is open-ended. The front side of the medal depicts a relief (elevated from the surface) of a bearded man's face facing to the left side, and Latin text also in relief follows the top perimeter of the medal. The reverse side of the medal is a relief of a man on a horse carrying a sword. The horse can be seen standing on a shield with a skull visible just to the left side of it, and water can be seen on the horizon. The dates 1914 and 1918 have been written on the left and right side of the medal, as well.Front of medal: "GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN: REX ET IND IMP" Back of medal: "1914 1918"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Shoulder Badge
This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)Woven shoulder badge in cream and red thread with cream embroidered text in a convex design with a rectangular border. Reverse is cream with inverse text embroidery visible. Several patches of red thread missing.Embroidered: "Royal Australian Regiment"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Hat Badge - Rising Sun
This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Badge with motif of the Rising Sun, for use on Australian Army slouch hats. Rising Sun includes rays of sunshine in an arch around a crown, below which there is a scroll bearing text. On reverse, two loops are soldered to the badge and a pin is fed through both loops, used for attachment to slouch hat. On front: “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dog Tags
This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Three tags of leather attached via a light brown cotton tape. Two tags are hexagonal in shape with two holes punched in opposite sides; the third tag is round with two holes punched at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. The tags are embossed/branded with text.Round tag: “O C MURPHY (on outer)/5/BATT/6047/A I/ C E” Hexangonal tag: “MURPHY OC/ PTE/6047/C E/5 AIF” Hexagonal tag: “6047/5/ OC MURPHY”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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ID Tag - Trench Art
This object relates to Arthur Ernest BLAKE. He was born on 1/01/1896 in Clunes, VIC. Arthur Ernest served in the Army (3724) enlisting on, 08/08/1915 in Boulder, WA before being discharged from duties with the 12 REINFORCEMENTS/11 BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/06/1919. His next of kin is Emma KIPPS. Arthur Ernest BLAKE was not a prisoner of war. Arthur Blake was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Circular medallion with two hammered sections along edge, attached via a ring in the top to a chain of bronze/rusted metal. Disc is engraved on both front and back. "D E K Blake 3724 11 BATT C of E AIF" "Miss Dolly Lehrle Warington Lancashire England 194 Battersby Lane"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dead Man's Penny
This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC and served with the 21 BATTN. He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. He was killed in action at Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isaiah PEARCE (Father) and after his parents' deaths, it is John PEARCE, his brother. John also served in WW1 as 8203 L/CPL with the 12 FLD AMB and was awarded the Military Medal. first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat