Showing 39 items matching " conspicuous gallantry"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, Corporal John D ("Snow") Coughlan: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)
... Corporal John D ("Snow") Coughlan: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying).......Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)...Corporal John D ("Snow") Coughlan: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying). Poster Poster, Information Board ...A coloured photograph of Coughlan on the left side & an extract from the Official Recommendation for the award.coughlan, john desmond "snow", conspicuous gallantry medal (flying) -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge (item), Military Medal Ribbon, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (CGM)
... Military Medal Ribbon, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (CGM)....Military Medal Ribbon, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (CGM), was a British military medal awarded for gallantry while flying in active operations against the enemy, for ranks below officer. ...Military Medal Ribbon, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (CGM). Badge ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal - Medal rack
... ... Conspicuous Gallantry...Front - Medals awarded for:- Conspicuous Gallantry; 1945-1975 Australian Active Service with clasp, South East Asia; Vietnam Medal 1945-1975; Australian Service, South East Asia; Defence Force Medal with clasps, 5 year service increments; National Medal; Australian Defence medal, South Vietnam campaign medal with clasp 1960....Vietnam Campaign Conspicuous Gallantry National Australian Active Service Australian Service South East Asia Medal Defence Board display Coghlan John Desmond Front - Medals awarded for:- Conspicuous Gallantry; 1945-1975 Australian Active Service with clasp, South East Asia; Vietnam Medal 1945-1975; Australian Service, South East Asia; Defence Force Medal with clasps, 5 year service increments; National Medal; Australian Defence medal, South Vietnam campaign medal with clasp 1960. 8 medals mounted on pin board for wearing on a jacket. ...8 medals mounted on pin board for wearing on a jacket.Front - Medals awarded for:- Conspicuous Gallantry; 1945-1975 Australian Active Service with clasp, South East Asia; Vietnam Medal 1945-1975; Australian Service, South East Asia; Defence Force Medal with clasps, 5 year service increments; National Medal; Australian Defence medal, South Vietnam campaign medal with clasp 1960. vietnam, campaign, conspicuous gallantry, national, australian active service, australian service, south east asia, medal, defence, board, display, coghlan, john desmond -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Tankard, Selangor Pewter Malaya, 1967 (Approximate)
... ...Conspicuous Gallantry Medal...He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal because he went to the assistance of American airmen twice after their gunship helicopters crashed into dense jungle inside enemy-held territory. ...He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal because he went to the assistance of American airmen twice after their gunship helicopters crashed into dense jungle inside enemy-held territory. ...The No 9 Squadron, RAAF, Airmen's Club at RAAF Base Vung Tau, Vietnam was colloquially known as the Ettamogah Hotel. It was a place where Australian airmen gathered, and events like concerts by the ABC Showband were staged. Corporal John 'Snow' Coughlan served in No. 9 Squadron, Vietnam, from 25th April 1967 until 23rd April 1968. He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal because he went to the assistance of American airmen twice after their gunship helicopters crashed into dense jungle inside enemy-held territory. On both occasions, Snow volunteered to be winched to the rescue of the badly injured crew despite flames and shooting.Engraved pewter drinking tankard."Ettamogah Club" / RAAF Vung Tau, Vietnam/ Snow Coughlan 1967-1968souvenir, mug, drinking, ettamogah club, raaf, vung tau, instrument fitter, a220788, no 9 sqn, conspicuous gallantry medal, coughlan, snow coughlan, john coughlan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Certificate - Framed Certificate of Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971, Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War - 1966 to 1971, 1966-1971
... ...Conspicuous Gallantry Medal...4 x DSO (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order) 2 x MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) 32 x DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) RAN 1, RAAF 26, RNZAF 5 1 x CGM (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal) 1 x GM (George Medal) 9 x DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) 1 x BEM(G) (British Empire Medal for Gallantry) 2 x BEM )British Empire Medal) 38 x MID (Mentioned in Dispatches) 1 x Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Silver Star) ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast No 9 Squadron RAAF Honours and Awards DSO Companion of the Distinguished Service Order MBE Member of the Order of the British Empire DFC Distinguished Flying Cross RAN RNZAF CGM Conspicuous Gallantry Medal GM George Medal DFM Distinguished Flying Medal BEM(G) British Empire Medal For Gallantry BEM British Empire Medal MID Mention in Dispatches Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry - Silver Star 4 x DSO (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order) 2 x MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) 32 x DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) RAN 1, RAAF 26, RNZAF 5 1 x CGM (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal) 1 x GM (George Medal) 9 x DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) 1 x BEM(G) (British Empire Medal for Gallantry) 2 x BEM )British Empire Medal) 38 x MID (Mentioned in Dispatches) 1 x Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Silver Star) A framed certificate for Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971 (The Australian Order of Precedence of Awards). ...A framed certificate for Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971 (The Australian Order of Precedence of Awards). This has been printed in ink print on white paper. The Squadron Insignia is also in blue under the names of the awards.4 x DSO (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order) 2 x MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) 32 x DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) RAN 1, RAAF 26, RNZAF 5 1 x CGM (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal) 1 x GM (George Medal) 9 x DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) 1 x BEM(G) (British Empire Medal for Gallantry) 2 x BEM )British Empire Medal) 38 x MID (Mentioned in Dispatches) 1 x Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Silver Star) no 9 squadron, raaf, honours and awards, dso, companion of the distinguished service order, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, dfc, distinguished flying cross, ran, rnzaf, cgm, conspicuous gallantry medal, gm, george medal, dfm, distinguished flying medal, bem(g), british empire medal for gallantry, bem, british empire medal, mid, mention in dispatches, vietnamese cross of gallantry - silver star -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Trunk, all metal rectangular shape with the name Coughlan on the top, 1963 (Approximate)
... ...Conspicuous Gallantry Medal...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Case metal Metal Trunk Cpl John Desmond Coughlan A220788 Instrument Fitter No 9 Squadron Conspicuous Gallantry Medal J Coughlan J Coughlan Military case, aluminium, that seals to avoid moisture damage to contents in the tropics. it is an all metal rectangular shape with hinged lid that is lockable with small chains each side of the lid for easy foldback. ...Military case, aluminium, that seals to avoid moisture damage to contents in the tropics. it is an all metal rectangular shape with hinged lid that is lockable with small chains each side of the lid for easy foldback. J Coughlan J Coughlancase, metal, metal trunk, cpl john desmond coughlan, a220788, instrument fitter, no 9 squadron, conspicuous gallantry medal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Sutton, Ross, Australian Wwards Vietnam 1962 - 1991
... ...Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Campaing Service Medal 1 RAR 1 APC TP. 105 Field Battery 161 FD Battery RNZA 3 Fd Trp (RAE) 1 Aust Log Spt Coy 161 Recce Flight Army Distinguished Service Order Armed Force Honour Medal Air Medal For Valour British Empire Medal Bronze Star Civil Actions Medal Commander Of The Order Of The Bath Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Distinguished Conduct Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Service Cross Education And Cultural Service Medal Ethnic Monorities Medal Gallantry Cross George Medal Legion Of Merit Life Saving Medal Military Cross Military Medal Military Merit Medal Meritorious Unit Commendation National Defence Medal with Bronze Star National Defence Medal with Silver Star National Medal of Merit (Civil) The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Navy Service Medal Presidential Unit Citation Soldiers Medal Silver Star Social Welfare Medal Staff Service Medal Training Service Medal United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award United States Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation United States Navy Unit Commendation Victoria Cross This book is a record of those Australian servicemen who were awarded British and Foreign awards for service in South Vietnam Australian Wwards Vietnam 1962 - 1991 Book Sutton, Ross ...This book is a record of those Australian servicemen who were awarded British and Foreign awards for service in South Vietnamnon-fictionThis book is a record of those Australian servicemen who were awarded British and Foreign awards for service in South Vietnamroyal australian navy, royal australian army, royal australian air force, campaing service medal, 1 rar, 1 apc tp., 105 field battery, 161 fd battery rnza, 3 fd trp (rae), 1 aust log spt coy, 161 recce flight, army distinguished service order, armed force honour medal, air medal for valour, british empire medal, bronze star, civil actions medal, commander of the order of the bath, commander of the order of the british empire, conspicuous gallantry medal (flying), distinguished conduct medal, distinguished flying cross, distinguished service order, distinguished service cross, education and cultural service medal, ethnic monorities medal, gallantry cross, george medal, legion of merit, life saving medal, military cross, military medal, military merit medal, meritorious unit commendation, national defence medal with bronze star, national defence medal with silver star, national medal of merit (civil), the national order of the republic of vietnam, navy service medal, presidential unit citation, soldiers medal, silver star, social welfare medal, staff service medal, training service medal, united states air force outstanding unit award, united states navy meritorious unit commendation, united states navy unit commendation, victoria cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A copy of Australian Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962-1973: Being A Record of British and Foreign Decorations Awarded to Australian Servicemen in The Royal Australian Air Force, 1974
... ...Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Flight Lieutenant Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire CBE Air Commodore Jack Dowling 0370 Air Commodore John Fullarton Lush 0369 Group Captain John Wilkins Hubble 05833 Air Commodore Geoffrey Thompson 0393 Group Captain John Irwin Adams O33119 Air Commodore Frederick Stephen Robey O5787 Group Captain Ronald Jack McKimm O22084 Air Commodore Clarence Haddon Spurgeon O399 Air Commodore Neville Patrick McNamara O11353 Group Captain Roberts (Robert) Hunter Martin O22188 Distinguished Service Order DSO Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Group Captain Peter Frank Raw Wing Commander Anthony Watcyn Powell O314347 Group Captain Selwyn David Evans O22127 Wing Commander John Alan Paule O35028 Wing Commander John Alan Whitehead O33710 Wing Commander Peter Geoffrey Larard O35023 Wing Commander Roy Walter Hibben O37568 Wing Commander Jack Robert Boast O14165 Wing Commander Peter Lionel Howard Coy O26006 Wing Commander Peter William Hahood O52901 Officer of the Order of the British Empire Order Of The British Empire (OBE) Wing Commander Phillip Arthur Bloom O210837 Wing Commander Peter William Kennedy O4667 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Warrant Officer Andrea Giovanni Pellizzer A4149 Chaplain Third Class Patrick John McCormick O19853 Wing Commander Cecil George Kilsby O33178 Warrant Officer Allan Richard Grinter A31866 Flight Lieutenant Philip Anthony Mogridge O39014 Flight Lieutenant George Walter Foskett O223127 Squandron Leader Ronald Holden Tucker O220878 Flight Lieutenant Neville Colin Walliss O12206 Flight Lieutenant Walter Wolfgang Wurm O55848 Flight Lieutenant John Thomas Connell O33721 Chaplain John Julian White O317689 Squadron Leader Donald Arthur Ernest Tidd O313248 Flight Lieutenant Raymond Keith Crossley O32838 Flight Lieutenant Bruce Victor Tipping O35364 Squadron Leader Robin Norman Wade O217796 Chaplain John Eward Grannall O222956 Distinguished Flying Cross DFC Wing Commander Victor Douglas Guthrie O22015 Wing Commander Raymond Alfred Scott O22143 Wing Commander (Acting) Vance Drummond O33624 Wing Commander Charles James Melchert O11419 Flight Lieutenant Leigh Oxley Hindley O23946 Flight Lieutenant Francis Patrick Riley O216204 Pilot Officer Michael John Haxell O218798 Squadron Leader Anthony John Fookes O33200 Squadron Leader James Henry Cox O216731 Flying Office Macaulay Cottrell O316174 Squadron Leader Peter John Reed O35030 Squadron Leader Athol Charles Jory O15831 Squadron Leader Nicholas James Gregory Watling 015612 Flight Lieutenant Anthony Philip Ford O219917 Flight Lieutenant Peter Graham Smith O216415 Flying Officer Brian Harris Fooks O44200 Wing Commander Jack Darby Espie O33153 Squadron Leader Ronald David Crump O53401 Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou O314174 Flight Lieutenant Robert Alec Charles Kendell O316951 Flight Lieutenant Donald Herbert Porter O217899 Flight Lieutenant Garry Gordon Cooper O219964 Wing Commander Barry Moore Thomas O32568 Squadron Leader Thomas Ward O14288 Flight Lieutenant Gerald Maurice Cramer O22886 Flight Lieutenant Reginald John Thompson O316968 Flight Lieutenant Roger Arthur Wilson O221235 Flight Lieutenant Peter William Davies O221384 Squadron Leader Graham Dyke O14384 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth James Mitchell O43443 Flight Lieutenant John Frederick Hazelwood O219888 Flying Officer Michael Ross Tardent O113526 Flight Lieutenant Rex Robert Budd O212791 Flying Officer Douglas John Stuart Riding Flight Lieutenant Douglas John Stuart Riding O221573 Flight Lieutenant Edward Brian John Bolger O23741 Squadron Leader Michael Robinson O14202 Squadron Leader Ronald James Crimmins O32764 Squadron Leader Ivan Laurence Grove O34222 Flight Lieutenant Ronald Alexander Slater O61240 Flying Officer Gary John Ennis O19987 Flying Officer Nicholas William Hobson O116949 Squadron Leader Graham Wallace Neil O215111 Flight Lieutenant John Laurence Ellis O315190 Flying Officer Bruce Charles Townsend O224152 Squadron Leader Stewart Cosmann Kostlin Mitchell Wing Commander Stewart Cosmann Kostlin Mitchell O213595 Flight Lieutenant John Patrick Hayden O315434 Flight Lieutenant William Norton Robertson O56673 Flying Officer Christopher Allan Beatty O45549 Flying Officer Robert Francis Meares O223862 Wing Commander Francis John Leonard Downing O34496 Squadron Leader Arthur Barnes O36433 Squadron Leader Donald Couldrey White O13864 Flight Lieutenant Francis Leo Clough O218083 Flight Lieutenant Lindsay Arnold Naylor O315270 Flying Officer David Evan Ozanne O57511 Wing Commander Colin Leonard Ackland O14204 Squadron Leader Stanley Clark O217663 Squadron Leader Kenneth David Clark O52798 Flight Lieutenant Norman Mellville Goodall O43963 Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) CGM Cpl John Desmond Coughlan A220788 George Medal GM Sgt Gordon Dudley Buttriss A21702 Military Medal MM Sgt Noel Edward Power A111932 Distinguished Flying Medal DFM Sgt Robert Joseph Stoyles A217773 Cpl William Wallace O’Rourke A42889 Cpl John Gordon Yorke A45046 Cpl Barry Thomas Gracie A219151 Sgt Terence John Pinkerton A216972 Cpl George Alexander Edwards A314994 Leading Aircraftman Kerry John Shipp A44980 Leading Aircraftman David Thomas Moles A61704 Leading Aircraftman Trevor Lawrence Hamill A317922 Cpl Rodney Joseph Ranger A222471 British Empire Medal BEM Sgt Ernest Edward Moore O216106 Flight Sergeant Colin Milton Robb A51944 Sgt Alan William Rudd A14871 Sgt Barry William Fitzell A218341 Cpl James Benedict Vanderkyl A216178 British Empire Medal For Gallantry Cpl Robert Albert Stephens A220871 Mentioned in Dispatches MID Flight Lieutenant Ronald George Raymond O33756 Sgt Robert Maxwell Wark A216427 Leading Aircraftman David Michael Gwin A218227 WO Frank Anthony Latham A13057 Pilot Officer Charles John Downes O218221 Flight Lieutenant Anthony Lempriere Harley Abbott O55138 Cpl Robert Patrick St John A218262 Group Captain Lyall Robert Klaffer Squadron Leader Lyall Robert Klaffer O4218 Flight Lieutenant Graeme Alexander Nicholson O41992 Flight Lieutenant George Godfrey O54101 Flying Officer Peter Yates O56263 Cpl Stanley Donald Mellow A14968 Cpl Raymond Charles Chandler A55714 WO James Richard Kenny A21316 Flight Sergeant Thomas George Lenton A2927 Sgt Eric Glen Allen A6548 Aircraftman Ronald Neil McNamara A25038 Squadron Leader Rex Stevens Ramsey O33687 Flight Lieutenant Robert Max Hayes O51626 Flight Lieutenant Clifford Mitchell Dohle O39642 Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Alfred Banfield O37553 Flight Lieutenant John Terence McDonnell O38531 Flight Lieutenant John McLeod Harris O43732 Flight Sergeant Owen Vincent Cooke A24168 Sgt Douglas William Henry Kennett Cpl Dennis Frederick Olsen A18781 Leading Aircraftman David John Collins A221540 Cpl Herbert Roy Sharpe Leading Aircraftman Herbert Roy Sharpe A45003 Wing Commander Henry Alfred Hughes O21144 Squadron Leader John Irvine Thomson O32446 Squadron Leader Thomas Dunning Wright O27562 Squadron Leader John Maxwell Chesterfield O32860 Flight Lieutenant Barry Squires Squadron Leader Barry Squires O216046 Flight Lieutenant Michael Raymond Lewino Squadron Leader Michael Raymond Lewino O55331 Flight Lieutenant Leslie Wilfred Morris O219176 Flight Lieutenant Jeffrey Allan Pedrina O314595 Flying Officer William Stewart McAlister O17860 Cpl Stewart Hampton Bonett Leading Aircraftman Stewart Hampton Bonett A215424 Cpl Ronald Cecil Orchard Aircraftman Ronald Cecil Orchard A14436 Cpl Gregory Michael Aleckson A222329 Flight Lieutenant William Allen Gill O316957 Flight Lieutenant Robert Charles Thompson O33757 Flight Lieutenant Richard Allan Fisher Flying Officer Richard Allan Fisher O18628 Flying Officer Peter Alexander Davidson Pilot Officer Peter Alexander Davidson O222082 Cpl Murray Denis Johnson A55622 Cpl Arthur Douglas Gale A317317 Flight Lieutenant Alan John Perry O216406 Flying Officer Ian Bruce Cooper O316302 Cpl Allan Elliott Matthews A216396 Wing Commander Robert John Limbury Tebbutt O211575 Squadron Leader Hedley Robert Thomas O219178 Flight Lieutenant Gregory Norman Goddard O15633 Pilot Officer John Knox Ross O113665 Flying Officer Onno Dalmolen O317513 Cpl David John Dubber Leading Aircraftman David John Dubber A317809 Cpl John Henry Parsons Leading Aircraftman John Henry Parsons A223927 Aircraftman John Lynn Seibel A112818 Flying Officer Neil Francis Jonasson Flight Lieutenant Neil Francis Jonasson O314130 Pilot Officer John Jeffrey Wilkinson Flying Officer John Jeffrey Wilkinson O223864 Sgt Patrick Arthur Burkett Flight Sergeant Patrick Arthur Burkett A23477 Leading Aircraftman Ronald Wilson A117793 Cpl Colin William Duffield Leading Aircraftman Colin William Duffield A44284 Squadron Leader Lloyd Duncan Knight Flight Lieutenant Lloyd Duncan Knight O37573 Flight Lieutenant Robert William Howe O218328 Flying Officer Joseph James Wilson O220792 Flying Officer Robert Bruce Treloar O317557 Flight Sergeant Herbert Keith Rieck A13890 Sgt Walter Joseph Jones A36497 Cpl Vincent Albert Lowe Sgt Vincent Albert Lowe A17829 Squadron Leader Hans Jorg Friederich Roser O217004 Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Butler O221233 Flight Lieutenant Bruce David Searle O110302 Flight Lieutenant Kevin Vernon Griffin O43348 Flying Officer Ian Douglas Fogarty O317512 WO David Roy Grover A32816 Squadron Leader Brian Edward O’Shea O116226 Squadron Leader Lynton Thomas Winn O219589 Flight Lieutenant Martin Campbell Newman O316978 Flight Lieutenant Barry Edgar Stanley Williamson O220069 Flight Lieutenant John Francis Byrnes Flying Officer John Francis Byrnes O222542 Flying Officer Stuart Wesley Dalgleish O224143 Flight Sergeant John Penn A25124 Cpl Barry Keith Birchan A44066 Flight Sergeant John Maurice Ignatius Hayes A659 Sgt Ronald O’Neill A12379 Cpl Colin John Gray A21893 Aircraftman Terry David Jackson A317581 Squadron Leader Samuel Nelson Todhunter O53169 Flight Lieutenant Maurice Francis Linden O32387 Flying Officer Richard Neil Kelloway O221393 Pilot Officer Brinley Guest Haylock O223593 WO Patrick Edward Curtis A2887 Leading Aircraftman Jan Johannes Kiewiet A223858 Aircraftman Alan Roy Brazil A45935 Flight Lieutenant Cunningham Norman McIntyre Cassels O316966 Flying Officer Maurice Alexander Lewis O316431 Flying Officer Hector Goldie Rutherford O317276 WO Leslie Alderton A34026 Cpl Barry Alan Sharman A218593 Leading Aircraftman Geoffrey Kenneth Smith A223095 Chaplin Stanley Bruce Ford O217659 Leading Aircraftman Ian Lee Aircraftman Ian Lee A224697 Squadron Leader Lloyd Dennis Brown Flight Lieutenant Lloyd Dennis Brown O110501 Flight Lieutenant Colin Monk O221681 Flight Lieutenant David Kingsley Palmer O44431 Flying Officer Peter Robert Nuske Pilot Officer Peter Robert Nuske O224148 Sgt Kevin Ralph Stapleton A313317 Cpl Glynn James Young Sgt Glynn James Young A56060 Squadron Leader Frank Ronald Lonie Wing Commander Frank Ronald Lonie O35101 Chaplain David Thomas Pritchard O314053 Flight Lieutenant Brian Greatorex Hammond O55985 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Ian Semmler O44135 Flying Officer Michael Sandro Calvert O57541 Flying Officer Barry James Ellison O15953 Cpl Douwe De Boer A61419 Squadron Leader Bernard Alan Johnson O35022 Flight Lieutenant Anthony John Taylor O116118 Flight Lieutenant John Arthur Power O44953 Flying Officer Robert Upham O117199 Flying Officer Peter Vincent Murphy O117342 Flying Officer Kerry John Connors O117503 Flying Officer John Raymond Huggett O117508 Sgt Kenneth Wayne Marks A222358 Cpl Colin Henry Bruce A222195 Leading Aircraftman Joseph Earl Pettit A113187 Squadron Leader Ian Hamilton Whisker O218759 Flight Lieutenant Bruce John Mouatt Flying Officer Bruce John Mouatt O222080 Flying Officer Robert Lawrence Redman O224385 Cpl Keith John Munns A45385 Wing Commander Elvin Jacki Felton O25166 Flight Lieutenant Rodger Howard Boerth Chaplain Rodger Howard Boerth O318567 Flying Officer Jeffrey Philip Trappett O117198 Flying Officer Rhys Northwood James Pilot Officer Rhys Northwood James O119113 Sgt Gregory Stewart Love A211438 Legion of Merit (LOM The Silver Star Medal (SSM) Flying Officer Macaulay Cottrell 0316174 Squadron Leader Alan Raymond Reed O52363 The Bronze Star Medal Flight Lieutenant William Middlemiss O51083 The Air Medal The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Fifth Class Medal (Knight’s Badge) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star A copy of Australian Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962-1973: Being A Record of British and Foreign Decorations Awarded to Australian Servicemen which was published by The Military Historical Society of Australia. ...Flight Lieutenant A copy of Australian Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962-1973: Being A Record of British and Foreign Decorations Awarded to Australian Servicemen which was published by The Military Historical Society of Australia.commander of the order of the british empire, cbe, air commodore jack dowling, 0370, air commodore john fullarton lush, 0369, group captain john wilkins hubble, 05833, air commodore geoffrey thompson, 0393, group captain john irwin adams, o33119, air commodore frederick stephen robey, o5787, group captain ronald jack mckimm, o22084, air commodore clarence haddon spurgeon, o399, air commodore neville patrick mcnamara, o11353, group captain roberts (robert) hunter martin, o22188, distinguished service order, dso, companion of the distinguished service order, group captain peter frank raw, wing commander anthony watcyn powell, o314347, group captain selwyn david evans, o22127, wing commander john alan paule, o35028, wing commander john alan whitehead, o33710, wing commander peter geoffrey larard, o35023, wing commander roy walter hibben, o37568, wing commander jack robert boast, o14165, wing commander peter lionel howard coy, o26006, wing commander peter william hahood, o52901, officer of the order of the british empire, order of the british empire (obe), wing commander phillip arthur bloom, o210837, wing commander peter william kennedy, o4667, member of the order of the british empire (mbe), warrant officer andrea giovanni pellizzer, a4149, chaplain third class patrick john mccormick, o19853, wing commander cecil george kilsby, o33178, warrant officer allan richard grinter, a31866, flight lieutenant philip anthony mogridge, o39014, flight lieutenant george walter foskett, o223127, squandron leader ronald holden tucker, o220878, flight lieutenant neville colin walliss, o12206, flight lieutenant walter wolfgang wurm, o55848, flight lieutenant john thomas connell, o33721, chaplain john julian white, o317689, squadron leader donald arthur ernest tidd, o313248, flight lieutenant raymond keith crossley, o32838, flight lieutenant bruce victor tipping, o35364, squadron leader robin norman wade, o217796, chaplain john eward grannall, o222956, distinguished flying cross, dfc, wing commander victor douglas guthrie, o22015, wing commander raymond alfred scott, o22143, wing commander (acting) vance drummond, o33624, wing commander charles james melchert, o11419, flight lieutenant leigh oxley hindley, o23946, flight lieutenant francis patrick riley, o216204, pilot officer michael john haxell, o218798, squadron leader anthony john fookes, o33200, squadron leader james henry cox, o216731, flying office macaulay cottrell, o316174, squadron leader peter john reed, o35030, squadron leader athol charles jory, o15831, squadron leader nicholas james gregory watling, 015612, flight lieutenant anthony philip ford, o219917, flight lieutenant peter graham smith, o216415, flying officer brian harris fooks, o44200, wing commander jack darby espie, o33153, squadron leader ronald david crump, o53401, squadron leader brian leslie john dirou, o314174, flight lieutenant robert alec charles kendell, o316951, flight lieutenant donald herbert porter, o217899, flight lieutenant garry gordon cooper, o219964, wing commander barry moore thomas, o32568, squadron leader thomas ward, o14288, flight lieutenant gerald maurice cramer, o22886, flight lieutenant reginald john thompson, o316968, flight lieutenant roger arthur wilson, o221235, flight lieutenant peter william davies, o221384, squadron leader graham dyke, o14384, flight lieutenant kenneth james mitchell, o43443, flight lieutenant john frederick hazelwood, o219888, flying officer michael ross tardent, o113526, flight lieutenant rex robert budd, o212791, flying officer douglas john stuart riding, flight lieutenant douglas john stuart riding, o221573, flight lieutenant edward brian john bolger, o23741, squadron leader michael robinson, o14202, squadron leader ronald james crimmins, o32764, squadron leader ivan laurence grove, o34222, flight lieutenant ronald alexander slater, o61240, flying officer gary john ennis, o19987, flying officer nicholas william hobson, o116949, squadron leader graham wallace neil, o215111, flight lieutenant john laurence ellis, o315190, flying officer bruce charles townsend, o224152, squadron leader stewart cosmann kostlin mitchell, wing commander stewart cosmann kostlin mitchell, o213595, flight lieutenant john patrick hayden, o315434, flight lieutenant william norton robertson, o56673, flying officer christopher allan beatty, o45549, flying officer robert francis meares, o223862, wing commander francis john leonard downing, o34496, squadron leader arthur barnes, o36433, squadron leader donald couldrey white, o13864, flight lieutenant francis leo clough, o218083, flight lieutenant lindsay arnold naylor, o315270, flying officer david evan ozanne, o57511, wing commander colin leonard ackland, o14204, squadron leader stanley clark, o217663, squadron leader kenneth david clark, o52798, flight lieutenant norman mellville goodall, o43963, conspicuous gallantry medal (flying), cgm, cpl john desmond coughlan, a220788, george medal, gm, sgt gordon dudley buttriss, a21702, military medal, mm, sgt noel edward power, a111932, distinguished flying medal, dfm, sgt robert joseph stoyles, a217773, cpl william wallace o’rourke, a42889, cpl john gordon yorke, a45046, cpl barry thomas gracie, a219151, sgt terence john pinkerton, a216972, cpl george alexander edwards, a314994, leading aircraftman kerry john shipp, a44980, leading aircraftman david thomas moles, a61704, leading aircraftman trevor lawrence hamill, a317922, cpl rodney joseph ranger, a222471, british empire medal, bem, sgt ernest edward moore, o216106, flight sergeant colin milton robb, a51944, sgt alan william rudd, a14871, sgt barry william fitzell, a218341, cpl james benedict vanderkyl, a216178, british empire medal for gallantry, cpl robert albert stephens, a220871, mentioned in dispatches, mid, flight lieutenant ronald george raymond, o33756, sgt robert maxwell wark, a216427, leading aircraftman david michael gwin, a218227, wo frank anthony latham, a13057, pilot officer charles john downes, o218221, flight lieutenant anthony lempriere harley abbott, o55138, cpl robert patrick st john, a218262, group captain lyall robert klaffer, squadron leader lyall robert klaffer, o4218, flight lieutenant graeme alexander nicholson, o41992, flight lieutenant george godfrey, o54101, flying officer peter yates, o56263, cpl stanley donald mellow, a14968, cpl raymond charles chandler, a55714, wo james richard kenny, a21316, flight sergeant thomas george lenton, a2927, sgt eric glen allen, a6548, aircraftman ronald neil mcnamara, a25038, squadron leader rex stevens ramsey, o33687, flight lieutenant robert max hayes, o51626, flight lieutenant clifford mitchell dohle, o39642, flight lieutenant geoffrey alfred banfield, o37553, flight lieutenant john terence mcdonnell, o38531, flight lieutenant john mcleod harris, o43732, flight sergeant owen vincent cooke, a24168, sgt douglas william henry kennett, cpl dennis frederick olsen, a18781, leading aircraftman david john collins, a221540, cpl herbert roy sharpe, leading aircraftman herbert roy sharpe, a45003, wing commander henry alfred hughes, o21144, squadron leader john irvine thomson, o32446, squadron leader thomas dunning wright, o27562, squadron leader john maxwell chesterfield, o32860, flight lieutenant barry squires, squadron leader barry squires, o216046, flight lieutenant michael raymond lewino, squadron leader michael raymond lewino, o55331, flight lieutenant leslie wilfred morris, o219176, flight lieutenant jeffrey allan pedrina, o314595, flying officer william stewart mcalister, o17860, cpl stewart hampton bonett, leading aircraftman stewart hampton bonett, a215424, cpl ronald cecil orchard, aircraftman ronald cecil orchard, a14436, cpl gregory michael aleckson, a222329, flight lieutenant william allen gill, o316957, flight lieutenant robert charles thompson, o33757, flight lieutenant richard allan fisher, flying officer richard allan fisher, o18628, flying officer peter alexander davidson, pilot officer peter alexander davidson, o222082, cpl murray denis johnson, a55622, cpl arthur douglas gale, a317317, flight lieutenant alan john perry, o216406, flying officer ian bruce cooper, o316302, cpl allan elliott matthews, a216396, wing commander robert john limbury tebbutt, o211575, squadron leader hedley robert thomas, o219178, flight lieutenant gregory norman goddard, o15633, pilot officer john knox ross, o113665, flying officer onno dalmolen, o317513, cpl david john dubber, leading aircraftman david john dubber, a317809, cpl john henry parsons, leading aircraftman john henry parsons, a223927, aircraftman john lynn seibel, a112818, flying officer neil francis jonasson, flight lieutenant neil francis jonasson, o314130, pilot officer john jeffrey wilkinson, flying officer john jeffrey wilkinson, o223864, sgt patrick arthur burkett, flight sergeant patrick arthur burkett, a23477, leading aircraftman ronald wilson, a117793, cpl colin william duffield, leading aircraftman colin william duffield, a44284, squadron leader lloyd duncan knight, flight lieutenant lloyd duncan knight, o37573, flight lieutenant robert william howe, o218328, flying officer joseph james wilson, o220792, flying officer robert bruce treloar, o317557, flight sergeant herbert keith rieck, a13890, sgt walter joseph jones, a36497, cpl vincent albert lowe, sgt vincent albert lowe, a17829, squadron leader hans jorg friederich roser, o217004, flight lieutenant raymond john butler, o221233, flight lieutenant bruce david searle, o110302, flight lieutenant kevin vernon griffin, o43348, flying officer ian douglas fogarty, o317512, wo david roy grover, a32816, squadron leader brian edward o’shea, o116226, squadron leader lynton thomas winn, o219589, flight lieutenant martin campbell newman, o316978, flight lieutenant barry edgar stanley williamson, o220069, flight lieutenant john francis byrnes, flying officer john francis byrnes, o222542, flying officer stuart wesley dalgleish, o224143, flight sergeant john penn, a25124, cpl barry keith birchan, a44066, flight sergeant john maurice ignatius hayes, a659, sgt ronald o’neill, a12379, cpl colin john gray, a21893, aircraftman terry david jackson, a317581, squadron leader samuel nelson todhunter, o53169, flight lieutenant maurice francis linden, o32387, flying officer richard neil kelloway, o221393, pilot officer brinley guest haylock, o223593, wo patrick edward curtis, a2887, leading aircraftman jan johannes kiewiet, a223858, aircraftman alan roy brazil, a45935, flight lieutenant cunningham norman mcintyre cassels, o316966, flying officer maurice alexander lewis, o316431, flying officer hector goldie rutherford, o317276, wo leslie alderton, a34026, cpl barry alan sharman, a218593, leading aircraftman geoffrey kenneth smith, a223095, chaplin stanley bruce ford, o217659, leading aircraftman ian lee, aircraftman ian lee, a224697, squadron leader lloyd dennis brown, flight lieutenant lloyd dennis brown, o110501, flight lieutenant colin monk, o221681, flight lieutenant david kingsley palmer, o44431, flying officer peter robert nuske, pilot officer peter robert nuske, o224148, sgt kevin ralph stapleton, a313317, cpl glynn james young, sgt glynn james young, a56060, squadron leader frank ronald lonie, wing commander frank ronald lonie, o35101, chaplain david thomas pritchard, o314053, flight lieutenant brian greatorex hammond, o55985, flight lieutenant kenneth ian semmler, o44135, flying officer michael sandro calvert, o57541, flying officer barry james ellison, o15953, cpl douwe de boer, a61419, squadron leader bernard alan johnson, o35022, flight lieutenant anthony john taylor, o116118, flight lieutenant john arthur power, o44953, flying officer robert upham, o117199, flying officer peter vincent murphy, o117342, flying officer kerry john connors, o117503, flying officer john raymond huggett, o117508, sgt kenneth wayne marks, a222358, cpl colin henry bruce, a222195, leading aircraftman joseph earl pettit, a113187, squadron leader ian hamilton whisker, o218759, flight lieutenant bruce john mouatt, flying officer bruce john mouatt, o222080, flying officer robert lawrence redman, o224385, cpl keith john munns, a45385, wing commander elvin jacki felton, o25166, flight lieutenant rodger howard boerth, chaplain rodger howard boerth, o318567, flying officer jeffrey philip trappett, o117198, flying officer rhys northwood james, pilot officer rhys northwood james, o119113, sgt gregory stewart love, a211438, legion of merit (lom, the silver star medal (ssm), flying officer macaulay cottrell, 0316174, squadron leader alan raymond reed, o52363, the bronze star medal, flight lieutenant william middlemiss, o51083, the air medal, the national order of the republic of vietnam, fifth class medal (knight’s badge), republic of vietnam gallantry cross with silver star -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Framed Black and White Photograph of Corporal John Desmond “Snow” Coughlan
... ...Conspicuous Gallantry Medal...Cpl John Desmond Coughlan Cpl John Desmond (Snow) Coughlan A220788 Royal Australian Air Force Instrument Fitter No 9 Squadron Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Photograph Handwritten signature - Snow Coughlan In a black frame there is a black and white photograph of Corporal John Desmond “Snow” Coughlan manning a machine gun in a helicopter. ...In a black frame there is a black and white photograph of Corporal John Desmond “Snow” Coughlan manning a machine gun in a helicopter.Handwritten signature - Snow Coughlancpl john desmond coughlan, cpl john desmond (snow) coughlan, a220788, royal australian air force, instrument fitter, no 9 squadron, conspicuous gallantry medal, photograph -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... Distinguished Conduct Medal (George V) 5. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Navy) 6. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Air Force)....Distinguished Conduct Medal (George V) 5. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Navy) 6. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Air Force). ...Miniature medals, six (6) all original, court mounted. 1. The Order of British India (OBI), 2. Kaisar -1-Hind Medal. 3. Albert Medal 1877-1949 (For Saving Life on land), 4. Distinguished Conduct Medal (George V) 5. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Navy) 6. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Air Force).passchendaele barracks trust, pbt189to194, bob english collection, miniature medals -
Kew RSLService medals
... Military Medal awarded for 'conspicuous gallantry' Mouquet Quarry France September 1916...Military Medal awarded for 'conspicuous gallantry' Mouquet Quarry France September 1916 framed set of World War 1 medals comprising, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal Service medals ...Awarded to Frank Sands for his WW1 service . Military Medal awarded for 'conspicuous gallantry' Mouquet Quarry France September 1916framed set of World War 1 medals comprising, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE
... Original - Conspicuous Gallantry Cross....Original - Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. Award MEDALS, MINIATURE ...Miniature medals six (6) court mounted. 1. Original - Victoria Cross, 2. Original - Naval Victoria Cross (Pre 1918) 3. Original - George Cross 4. Original - Distinguished Service Order 5. Original - Imperial Service Medal (Elizabeth 11) 6. Original - Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt177to182, bob english collection, miniature medals -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDocument - Citation, H P Prest MM
... Citation for Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST reads as follows - On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Citation for Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST reads as follows - On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. ...Citation for Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST reads as follows - On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. His promptness and courage not only saved many casualties but enabled the advance to continue.Military medal for conspicuous gallantry in WW1Cream coloured paper with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1334 Lance Corporal Harold Pearson Prest 37th Australian Infantry Battalion 10th Australian Infantry Brigade 3rd Australian Divisionmilitary medal, ypres, 1917, harold pearson prest, 37th australian infantry battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia CollectionDiary of Morris Lewis - (Item held at Monash Memorial Defence Library), Captain Morris Lewis, Circa 1915
... Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy delivered a counter attack and penetrated part of the line. ...Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy delivered a counter attack and penetrated part of the line. ...Notebooks contain training notes, duties and procedures, personnel changes. Morris embarked from Fremantle on 6 June 1916, and won a Military Cross in 1918. Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy delivered a counter attack and penetrated part of the line. This officer led a party and drove him out, inflicting severe casualties. He set an excellent example to his men.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: 12 February 1919Collection of (six) notebooks of Captain Morris Lewis (44th Battalion, B Company).ww1, diaries, morris lewis, 44 battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal and plaque, H P Prest MM
... Original Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST Lance Corporal 1334 - 37th Australian Infantry Battalion On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Original Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST Lance Corporal 1334 - 37th Australian Infantry Battalion On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. ...Original Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST Lance Corporal 1334 - 37th Australian Infantry Battalion On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. His promptness and courage not only saved many casualties but enabled the advance to continue.The Military Medal (MM) was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other arms of the armed forces, and to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. The award was established in 1916, with retrospective application to 1914, and was awarded to other ranks for "acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire"Blue velvet case with satin lining containing round metal medal with attached blue red and white striped ribbon and gold coloured plastic plaquePlaque -Military Medal awarded to 1334 Lance Corporal H P Prest 37/AUST INF For Bravery in the Fieldh p prest, ww1, mm, 37th infantry battalion -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Dead Man's Penny
... He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. ...He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. ...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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Military Medal, Private Roy SANDOW MM
... His citation reads:- During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. ...His citation reads:- During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. ...Original Military Medal issued to Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow, born at Georgetown South Australia who enlisted in Melbourne on the 19th September 1914 and served with the 5th Battalion AIF. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery at Polygon Wood, Belgium on 20th September 1917 and died of his wounds on 22nd September 1917. His citation reads:- During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Round silver metal disc medals with blue red and white striped ribbon 1120 Pte. R L. Sandow 5 / AUST INF, military medal, private roy l sandow, 5th battalion, ww1, polygon wood -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMedal VC (Copy), Victorian Cross Medal (Copy of), 2020
... The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty. ...The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty. ...A Copy of the Victoria Cross for display only purpose.Copy of Victoria Cross for Lara R.S.L. Display purposes only.Victoria Cross Medal with Red RibbonOn Reverse it a marking stating COPY. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian Honours System, superseding the British Victoria Cross for issue to Australians. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty. The Victoria Cross for Australia was created by letters patent signed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on 15 January 1991. It is listed equal first with the British Victoria Cross on the Australian Order of Wear with precedence in Australia over all orders, decorations and medals. The decoration may be awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force and to other persons determined by the Australian Minister for Defence.] A person to whom the Victoria Cross for Australia has been awarded is entitled to the post nominals VC placed after the person's name.copy of victoria cross -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Lance Corporal Horace Pickford, c1914
... On 03 March 1917 Pickford was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry in action, and rejoined his unit in France on 09 July 1917. ...On 03 March 1917 Pickford was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry in action, and rejoined his unit in France on 09 July 1917. ...Horace Pickford was born at Clunes, Victoria. Private Horace Pickford (2882) enlisted for service during [[World War One]] at Melbourne. on 18 June 1915. He gave his mother, Bessie Pickford of Yeovil Estate Clunes, as his next of kin. He served with the 57th Battalion until he was transferred to the 58th Battalion on 15 March 1916. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 01 December 1916, and was wounded in the back in France the next day and evacuated to England from Rouen. On 03 March 1917 Pickford was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry in action, and rejoined his unit in France on 09 July 1917. On 24 August 1917 Horace Pickford was promted to Corporal. He was killed in Action in France on 27 September 1917 and buried in the vicinity of Polygone Wood. The grave was later docuemnted at being located in the Tyne Cot. Military Cemetery (Plot 62, Row E. Grave2). This cemetery is in Passchendaele, 5 1'2 miles north east of Ypres. Horace Pickford married after enlistment, and his wife Mrs Sarah Ida Isabel (Ida) Pickford of 261 Malvern Road South Yarra became his next of kin. Postcard - black and white portrait of Horace Pickford. Written on back: "Lance Corporal Horace Pickford 2882 C Company 58th Battalion Aust Imp Forces On Active Service Abroad"pickford, chatham-holmes collection, horace pickford, australian imperial forces, c company, active service, pickford collection, world war one, yeovil -
Melbourne LegacyDocument, Honours and Awards - DSO for Captain Stanley Savige 1919, 1919
... Captain Stanley George SAVIGE, MC, Australian Imperial Force. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a small party sent out to protect the rear of a column of refugees who were being hard pressed by the enemy. ...Captain Stanley George SAVIGE, MC, Australian Imperial Force. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a small party sent out to protect the rear of a column of refugees who were being hard pressed by the enemy. ...A photocopy of the Honours and Awards published in 1919 that included Legatee Stan Savige receiving his DSO from General Sir W R Birdwood. It refers to his work protecting the Assyrian refugees in Persia from the Turks. Text includes: "In pursuance of the authority delegated to me by His Imperial Majesty, the King Emperor, I make the following awards for gallantry and distinguished service in the field:- To be Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Captain Stanley George SAVIGE, MC, Australian Imperial Force. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a small party sent out to protect the rear of a column of refugees who were being hard pressed by the enemy. By his energy, resource and able dispositions the hostile troops, many of whom were mounted, were kept at a distance, although in greatly superior force. He hung on to position after position until nearly surrounded, but on each occasion extricated his command most skilfully. His cool determination and fine example under fire inspired his men and put heart into the almost panic-stricken refugees, thereby averting what might have been a very serious situation."A record of the war service of Legatee Stan Savige and the recognition he received.White foolscap photocopy of General Sir Birdwood awarding the DSO to Legatee Savigestan savige, service award -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - THE GRINTON COLLECTION, FRAMED, 2008 - 2009
... His CITATION reads: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Clery on 31st August 1918. ...His CITATION reads: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Clery on 31st August 1918. he became detached from his Company and joined another party in the advance. mainly through his assistance with a Lews Gun, they cleared an enemy trench, killing about 30 and capturing several machine guns. he got on top of the trench and under heavy fire silenced a field gun which was firing over open sights. ...Frame 5. Photo 1. Lonely graves on a battlefield. This has been identified as "Vaire Wood cemetery" just south of the Somme at Vaire-sous-Corbie. Some 28 diggers from Vaire Wood were later reburied at Crucifix Corner Cemetery at Villers Bretonneux. Photo 2 and 3. Two photos, troop train luxury travel. This is possibly 45th quota men 'en route' from Gamaches to Havre in early 1919. From Havre they sailed for England on the "Prince George". Photo 4. Bert Grinton receiving his "DCM" from Lady Denman for actions around Clery on 31/8/1918. His CITATION reads: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Clery on 31st August 1918. he became detached from his Company and joined another party in the advance. mainly through his assistance with a Lews Gun, they cleared an enemy trench, killing about 30 and capturing several machine guns. he got on top of the trench and under heavy fire silenced a field gun which was firing over open sights. This is from the official records in his service documents. Refer Cat No. 5880P for exhibition details. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack GRINTON Service Records.Photographs - black and white on paper. 4 photographs top to bottom. 1. Graves on a battlefield. 2 x 2. Troops in front of a rail wagon. View of rail wagons and troops. 3. Soldier receiving an award. Frame - timber with black colour paint, glass front, mount black colour cardboard. Backing cardboard with handwritten notation.Backing cardboard - handwritten, blue felt tip pen "5."framed photographs, grinton collection, ww1, 38th -
Kew Historical Society IncPlan, Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works : Borough of Kew : Detail Plan No.1564, 1905
... ‘The Hawthorns’ on the corner of Brougham Place and Mount Street was the home of the medical practitioner Frank William Fay, who won the military cross and other honours for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in World War 1....‘The Hawthorns’ on the corner of Brougham Place and Mount Street was the home of the medical practitioner Frank William Fay, who won the military cross and other honours for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in World War 1. ...The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) plans were produced from the 1890s to the 1950s. They were crucial to the design and development of Melbourne's sewerage and drainage system. The plans, at a scale of 40 feet to 1 inch (1:480), provide a detailed historical record of Melbourne streetscapes and environmental features. Each plan covers one or two street blocks (roughly six streets), showing details of buildings, including garden layouts and ownership boundaries, and features such as laneways, drains, bridges, parks, municipal boundaries and other prominent landmarks as they existed at the time each plan was produced. (Source: State Library of Victoria)This plan forms part of a large group of MMBW plans and maps that was donated to the Society by the Mr Poulter, City Engineer of the City of Kew in 1989. Within this collection, thirty-five hand-coloured plans, backed with linen, are of statewide significance as they include annotations that provide details of construction materials used in buildings in the first decade of the 20th century as well as additional information about land ownership and usage. The copies in the Public Record Office Victoria and the State Library of Victoria are monochrome versions which do not denote building materials so that the maps in this collection are invaluable and unique tools for researchers and heritage consultants. A number of the plans are not held in the collection of the State Library of Victoria so they have the additional attribute of rarity.Original survey plan, issued by the MMBW to a contractor with responsibility for constructing sewers in the area identified on the plan within the Borough of Kew. The plan was at some stage hand-coloured, possibly by the contractor, but more likely by officers working in the Engineering Department of the Borough and later Town, then City of Kew. The hand-coloured sections of buildings on the plan were used to denote masonry or brick constructions (pink), weatherboard constructions (yellow), and public buildings (grey). In 1905, when Plan No.1564 was printed, that part of Kew bordered by Brougham Place (now Daniell Place), Mount Street, Sackville Street and Ross Street was already the location of a number of large mansions. Here, subdivisions, at least at this stage, produced larger blocks than in Central Kew. Many of the houses on this plan are named: ‘Faybrook’, ‘Northumbria’, ‘Parkholm[e]’, ‘Dunboe’, ‘Katoomba’ and ‘Eschol’ fronting Sackville Street. Eschol was once the home of the manufacturer Robert Harrison, whose cordial factory in Spring and Argyle Streets Fitzroy are noted on the Victorian Heritage Register. ‘The Hawthorns’ on the corner of Brougham Place and Mount Street was the home of the medical practitioner Frank William Fay, who won the military cross and other honours for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in World War 1.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, detail plans, mmbw 1564, cartography -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Stan Savige Memorial, 2006
... The inscription on the back (according to Monumentaustralia.org.au) says: A Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was awarded to Captain Stanley Savige, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the retirement of Assyrian refugees from Sain Keleh to Tikkan Tappah between 26th and 28th July 1918; also at Chalkaman on the 5th and 6th August 1918. ...The inscription on the back (according to Monumentaustralia.org.au) says: A Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was awarded to Captain Stanley Savige, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the retirement of Assyrian refugees from Sain Keleh to Tikkan Tappah between 26th and 28th July 1918; also at Chalkaman on the 5th and 6th August 1918. ...Photos of the unveiling of a memorial to Stan Savige in Morwell Victoria on 31st August 2006. It is a bronze bust mounted on a granite pedestal, it was installed in Legacy Place. The inscription on the front says: THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS OF MORWELL TO HONOUR A GREAT HUMANITARIAN AND GREAT AUSTRALIAN Photos include the President of Legacy, Bill Rogers; Liza Price, Mayor of Morwell; Paul Buckley, La Trobe Valley CEO and a photo of Sir Stanley Savige KBE, CB, DSO, MC, ED. founder of Legacy who was born in Morwell 26.6.1890. He died 15.5.1954. The photos were sent to Legacy by Stan Wright. The inscription on the back (according to Monumentaustralia.org.au) says: A Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was awarded to Captain Stanley Savige, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the retirement of Assyrian refugees from Sain Keleh to Tikkan Tappah between 26th and 28th July 1918; also at Chalkaman on the 5th and 6th August 1918. He was in command of a small party sent to protect the rear of the column of refugees who being hard pressed by the enemy. By his energy, resource and able dispositions the hostile troops, many of whom were mounted, were kept at a distance, although in greatly superior force. He hung on to position after position until nearly surrounded, but on each occasion extricated his command most skilfully. His cool determination and fine example under fire inspired his men and put heart into the almost panic stricken refugees, thereby averting what might have been a very serious situation.A record of a memorial to Stan Savige in his birthplace of Morwell.Colour photo x 8 of the Stan Savige memorial in Morwell.stan savige, memorial -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionWork on paper - Award of Distinguished Conduct Medal No 168 Company Sergenant Major F.T. Brent
... BRENT. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. ...BRENT. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. ...Telegram notififying NOK of award of distingushed conduct medalTelegram to NOK notifying of the award of distigusihed conduct medal. This item provideds provinance to related itemsFramed Telegram, black frame with gold pearling on the inside edge. Telegram from the commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence Base records section dated 10 July 1919. " Dear Madam, I have much pleasure in forwarding hereunfer London Gazette dated 5 Febuary 1918, relating to the conspicuous services rendered by your husband , No. 168, Company Sergeant Major F.T. Brent, 6th Battalion." x x x x Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal " With reference to the award of the Distingusished Conduct Medal inferred as announced in the London Gazette, of service for which the decoration was conferred :- No 168 Company Sergeant Major F.T. BRENT. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He took strong command of a party , and attacked an enemy strong point , capturing twenty prisoners and two machine guns . He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodating the captured position, and set a splendid example to his men. x x x x The above has been promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 95 dated 27th June, 1918. Yours faithfully , Major Office i/c Base Records. Mrs. A.I.N. Brent Post Office, SPRING VALE Victoria5/6 rvr, first world war, 6 battalion aif, distinguished conduct medal -
Melton City LibrariesPhotograph, Horace Lang, 1917
... He received the military medal in 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry in constructing and holding an advanced bombing post near Flers on 18/19 November within close range of the enemy. ...He received the military medal in 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry in constructing and holding an advanced bombing post near Flers on 18/19 November within close range of the enemy. ...Date of birth 27th April 1893 Born at Spring Hill – Kyneton Parents – Thomas and Mary Elizabeth nee Coates Lang. The family lived in High Street Melton 1896. He started his schooling at Melton State School in Nov 1897. Mr Lang was the Head Teacher from 1896 – 1917. Horace enlisted on the 29th March 1915 24th Battalion D Company and sailed on the Euripides on the 8th May to Egypt. They landed on Gallipoli in early September returning to Egypt at the end of the year. In April on 1916 Horace and his brother Thomas had an opportunity to meet for a few hours before he moved onto France. He received the military medal in 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry in constructing and holding an advanced bombing post near Flers on 18/19 November within close range of the enemy. The garrison had to remain motionless throughout the day but Corpl. Lang refused to be relieved until his company left the trenches, setting a most encouraging example of endurance.” In May 1917 the Battalion was near Arras – Bullecourt. On 3rd May he was last seen alive carrying a Lewis Gun, and wounded making his way to the casualty station according to witnesses reporting to the court of enquiry. The family, in Melton had a first heard that he had been wounded, or was a prisoner. My grandmother Jessie Barrie and the Lang family went to Port Melbourne as the troop ships arrived hoping they would find someone who might know of his fate. AWM records and Red Cross files reveal the extent of the efforts that family and friends made enquiring about his fate. In December 1917 he was declared Killed in Action on May 3rd at Bullecourt where he is commemorated. Horace Lang postcardRear: Dear Jessie & All, I am in the pink not doing to bad. Haven't had any letters from you for some time. Hope you haven't forgotte me. Don't be so long nest time. Letter later from your loving bro Horace. (PS) Photo is very crook. (Front: Yours Horace, France 28/2/17)local identities -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Kenneth Darnton Watson - Community Leader
... For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. ...For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. ...Kenneth Darnton Watson was born at Bendigo on 24 May 1893 to George Darnton Watson and Adelaide Nora Holmes. He was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, being selected as School Captain in 1913 and a member of the Head of the River rowing team. After finishing school, he worked as a jackaroo on Wanganella Station and later at Mt. Widderin, Skipton, Victoria. When WW1 was declared, Kenneth enlisted and after initial training at Maribyrnong, Victoria he left Australia as 2nd Lieutenant with 7th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, to disembark at Plymouth on July 10, 1916. He took part in the Battles of Messines, Menin Road, Polygon Wood and Passchendaele Ridge in 1917. For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. He returned to Australia in November 1919 and was discharged on 20th January 1920. In 1922, Kenneth Darnton Watson came to Wodonga where he purchased de Kerilleau, consisting of 2,500 acres, from Mr George Gordon. The two storey brick homestead had been built by William Huon in 1870. On 30th May 1924, he married Phyllis Emily Lenore Austin and they had four children, Ian Darnton 1925, Robert Darnton 1926 Rosemary McPherson 1929 and Faith Holmes 1931. On the land he worked hard, building fences, cattle, sheep and horse yards, and farmed Corriedale sheep, Shorthorn cattle and horses. Mr Watson was an innovative farmer, introducing modern methods of top dressing at de Kerilleau by means of an aircraft. He was also a dedicated community man. He was a member of both Albury and Wodonga Show Committees, Murray Valley Development League, No.1 Region, Graziers' Association of Southern Riverina, Albury Legacy Club, Wodonga RSL, and Wodonga Turf Club including terms as President on several of these organisations. Kenneth was also a Warden of St. Luke's Church of England, Wodonga. Kenneth served as Wodonga Shire President from 1929 to 1931, and was again elected to Council from 1943 to 1945. A most respected and valued member of the local community, Kenneth Darnton Watson died on the 4th of October 1951, aged 58. Lenore Watson lived at de Kerilleau until her death on 15th June 1984. Both are buried in Wodonga.These images are significant because they record the service of a prominent member of the Wodonga community.A collection of black of white images of Kenneth Darnton Watson of Wodonga.kenneth darnton watson, watson family wodonga, wodonga community members -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Cigarette Case - K. D. Watson, Wodonga
... For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. ...For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. ...This cigarette case was owned by Kenneth Darnton Watson and carried into battle during World War I. Kenneth Darnton Watson was born at Bendigo on 24 May 1893 to George Darnton Watson and Adelaide Nora Holmes. He was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, being selected as School Captain in 1913 and a member of the Head of the River rowing team. After finishing school, he worked as a jackaroo on Wanganella Station and later at Mt. Widderin, Skipton, Victoria. When WWI was declared, Kenneth enlisted and after initial training at Maribyrnong, Victoria he left Australia as 2nd Lieutenant with 7th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, to disembark at Plymouth on July 10, 1916. He took part in the Battles of Messines, Menin Road, Polygon Wood and Passchendaele Ridge in 1917. For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. He returned to Australia in November 1919 and was discharged on 20th January 1920. In 1922, Kenneth Darnton Watson came to Wodonga where he purchased de Kerilleau, consisting of 2,500 acres, from Mr George Gordon. The two storey brick homestead had been built by William Huon in 1870. On 30th May 1924, he married Phyllis Emily Lenore Austin and they had four children, Ian Darnton 1925, Robert Darnton 1926 Rosemary McPherson 1929 and Faith Holmes 1931. On the land he worked hard, building fences, cattle, sheep and horse yards, and farmed Corriedale sheep, Shorthorn cattle and horses. Mr Watson was an innovative farmer, introducing modern methods of top dressing at de Kerilleau by means of an aircraft. He was also a dedicated community man. He was a member of both Albury and Wodonga Show Committees, Murray Valley Development League, No.1 Region, Graziers' Association of Southern Riverina, Albury Legacy Club, Wodonga RSL, and Wodonga Turf Club including terms as President on several of these organisations. Kenneth was also a Warden of St. Luke's Church of England, Wodonga. Kenneth served as Wodonga Shire President from 1929 to 1931, and was again elected to Council from 1943 to 1945. A most respected and valued member of the local community, Kenneth Darnton Watson died on the 4th of October 1951, aged 58. Lenore Watson lived at de Kerilleau until her death on 15th June 1984. Both are buried in Wodonga.This item is significant because it was owned by a decorated Australian serviceman and prominent member of the Wodonga community.A silver cigarette case owned by Kenneth Darnton Watson of Wodonga. The inside contains straps to hold the cigarettes in place. Both the front and back have been engraved.On front: KDW On back: 1919kenneth darnton watson, watson family wodonga, wodonga community members -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Silver Mug - K. D. Watson, Wodonga
... For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. ...For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. ...This cup was awarded to Kenneth Darnton Watson when he was a boarder and competitive rower whilst completing his secondary education. Kenneth Darnton Watson was born at Bendigo on 24 May 1893 to George Darnton Watson and Adelaide Nora Holmes. He was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, being selected as School Captain in 1913 and a member of the Head of the River rowing team. After finishing school, he worked as a jackaroo on Wanganella Station and later at Mt. Widderin, Skipton, Victoria. When WW1 was declared, Kenneth enlisted and after initial training at Maribyrnong, Victoria he left Australia as 2nd Lieutenant with 7th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, to disembark at Plymouth on July 10, 1916. He took part in the Battles of Messines, Menin Road, Polygon Wood and Passchendaele Ridge in 1917. For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. He returned to Australia in November 1919 and was discharged on 20th January 1920. In 1922, Kenneth Darnton Watson came to Wodonga where he purchased de Kerilleau Homestead, consisting of 2,500 acres, from Mr George Gordon. The two storey brick homestead had been built by William Huon in 1870. On 30th May 1924, he married Phyllis Emily Lenore Austin and they had four children, Ian Darnton 1925, Robert Darnton 1926 Rosemary McPherson 1929 and Faith Holmes 1931. On the land Kenneth worked hard, building fences, cattle, sheep and horse yards, and farmed Corriedale sheep, Shorthorn cattle and horses. he was an innovative farmer, introducing modern methods of top dressing at de Kerilleau by means of an aircraft. He was also a dedicated community man. He was a member of both Albury and Wodonga Show Committees, Murray Valley Development League, No.1 Region, Graziers' Association of Southern Riverina, Albury Legacy Club, Wodonga RSL, and Wodonga Turf Club including terms as President on several of these organisations. Kenneth was also a Warden of St. Luke's Church of England, Wodonga. Kenneth served as Wodonga Shire President from 1929 to 1931, and was again elected to Council from 1943 to 1945. A most respected and valued member of the local community, Kenneth Darnton Watson died on the 4th of October 1951, aged 58. Lenore Watson lived at de Kerilleau until her death on 15th June 1984. Both are buried in Wodonga.These images are significant because they record the service of a prominent member of the Wodonga community.A silver mug awarded to K D Watson as a rowing trophy in April 1909. It features the shield of Melbourne Church of England Grammar School (M.C.E.G.S.), as well as his name and the event for which it was awarded.View 1: M.C.E.G.S. April 1909 Regatta View 2: Crest of MECEGS featuring motto "Ora et Labora" View 3: BOARDERS FOUR K. D. WATSON 3kenneth darnton watson, watson family wodonga, wodonga community members -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Old Bus
... He was wounded and shot down and later awarded the Military Cross ‘for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty’. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1918 and served as a Flying Instructor with the R.F.C. ...He was wounded and shot down and later awarded the Military Cross ‘for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty’. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1918 and served as a Flying Instructor with the R.F.C. ...Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith is a famous Australian, well known in civil aviation history for his courageous endeavours in flight. He broken many flight records for long distance and time travelled and he was also a war hero in World War 1. He has been referred to as being “known to millions of Australians as “Smithy” … he was one of Australia’s true twentieth-century legends”. In honour of his place amongst the world’s famous pioneers his image is featured on Australia’s $20 note, Sydney airport is named after him, there is a memorial to Kingsford Smith, Taylor and Ulm at the Anderson Park, also in Sydney and his plane “Southern Cross” is on view at Brisbane Airport. Kingsford Smith wrote ‘The Old Bus’ (1932) and he and Ulm were co-authors of ‘Story of 'Southern Cross' Trans-Pacific Flight’ (1928). His also wrote a book about his own life ‘My Flying Life’ which was published after his death in 1937. and the story of his life was filmed in Australia in 1946. A BRIEF HISTORY OF SIR CHARLES EDWARD KINGSFORD SMITH (1897 – 1935) … Kingsford Smith was born 9th February 1897 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. His parents were William Charles Smith and Catherine Mary, nee Kingsford. His mother’s maiden name of “Kingsford” was added to the family name when they spent time in Canada from around 1903 to 1907, after which they returned to Sydney, Australia. In 1915 Kingsford Smith enlisted in Australian Imperial Force. He served in 4th Signal Troop, 2nd Division Signal Company at Gallipoli Peninsular as a ‘sapper’ or combat engineer and later in Egypt and in France as a dispatch rider. In 1916 Kingsford Smith was transferred to the Australian Flying Corps as a sergeant. He was discharged after training in England and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps. He was appointed fling officer and soon joined the 23rd Squadron in France. He brought down four machines in his first month there and also did invaluable work attacking enemy targets. He was wounded and shot down and later awarded the Military Cross ‘for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty’. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1918 and served as a Flying Instructor with the R.F.C. Kingsford Smith was not allowed to participate in the 1919 England to Australia air race because of assumed lack of navigational experience. He and his pilot friend Cyril Maddocks formed a business and flew joy-flights in both England and America. In America he did some stunt flying with a Flying Circus. Kingsford Smith returned to Australia in 1921 and found employment as a pilot. He soon realised the value of air transport in such a vast country. He formed a partnership with pilot Keith Anderson in 1924 and they purchased two Bristol Tourer biplanes. Their business broadened to include Charles Ulm and became the Interstate Flying services in Sydney. Together they performed important ‘demonstration’ flights including a flight around Australia in 10 days and 5 hours using very limited navigational equipment. Kingsford Smith immediately started to search for support to do a trans-Pacific flight. This support came from the New South Wales government, Sidney Myer and G. Allan Hancock, an American oil magnate. On 31st May 1928 Kingsford Smith, Charles Ulm and two American crewmen, Harry Lyan and Jim Warner, took off from Oakland, California and flew to Brisbane via Hawaii and Suva. This historic flight took 83 hours and 38 minutes. Their Fokker plane had three engines and was named the “Southern Cross”. This amazing achievement resulted in huge financial subscriptions. Kingsford Smith was awarded the Air Force Cross and appointed as honorary squadron leader, Royal Australian Air Force. Kingsford Smith flew his Southern Cross plane from Point Cook in Victoria to Perth nonstop. Then in September – October 1928, with Charles Ulm and an Australian crew, he piloted the Southern Cross from Sidney to Christchurch New Zealand. This flight showed that was possible for regular passenger and mail services across the Tasman Sea. Kingsford Smith flew his plane to England to an order for four aircraft, planning to use them for an inter-capital air service in Australia. Sadly on 1st April 1929 he was forced to land, having lost radio contact with the ground and having run into bad weather over north – west Australia. Keith Anderson and Robert Hitchcock both perished before the search party reached them. Once official enquiries were completed the flight to England continued in June and was completed in record time of 12 days and 18 hours. In January 1930 Kingsford Smith piloted the “Southern Cloud”, one of the new Avro Ten planes, on the first flight of his airline, the Australian National Airways, from Sydney to Melbourne. The “Southern Cross” was overhauled in Holland by the Fokker Aircraft Co. and in June 1930 Kingsford Smith achieved an east-west crossing of the Atlantic from Ireland to Newfoundland in 31.5 hours. Kingsford Smith returned to England and took delivery of an Avro Avian biplane that he named the “Southern Cross Junior” and flew solo from England to Darwin, Australia. This record breaking flight took less than 10 days. He beat four other planes that had left England before him and he was 5.5 days faster than Hinkler. Sadly Kingsford Smith’s “Southern Cloud” was lost during a flight from Sydney to Melbourne in 1931 with no surviving crew or passengers; in 1958 the wreckage was discovered in the Snowy Mountains. Later that year Kingsford Smith flew his “Southern Cloud” from Australia to Timor, collecting mail from a damaged Imperial Airways plane in Timor. Other flights followed. Kingsford Smith was knighted in 1932 for his services in Aviation. He returned to selling joy flights then established the Kingsford Smith Air Service, a flying training school in Sydney. In 1933 Kingsford Smith flew the amazing record flight in “Miss Southern Cross” – a Percival Gull - from London to Wyndham in Western Australia in just over ten days. The Australian Commonwealth then gave Kingsford Smith a large grant and he was also appointed as aviation consultant to Vacuum Oil Co. Another flying record was made when Kingsford Smith and Sir P.G. Taylor flow “Lady Southern Cross” from Brisbane to San Francisco in order to sell her there; the west-east-trans-Pacific flight made aviation history. They returned to Australia to make an attempt at the trans-Tasman flight but their attempt failed due to engine failure; they managed to get back to Sydney safely, minus most of their cargo. Kingsford Smith had his unsold “Lady Southern Cross” shipped back to England, from where he and J. T. Pethybridge in the “Lady Southern Cross” attempted another record breaking flight from England The Old Bus Author: Charles Kingsford Smith Publisher: Distibuted by Herald Feature Service Date; 1932Label on spine cover with typed text RA 629.1309 KIN flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, the old bus, charles kingsford smith -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... Australian Conspicuous Service Medal. 4 Australian Distinguished Service Medal. 5. Australian Medal for Gallantry. 6. ...Australian Conspicuous Service Medal. 4 Australian Distinguished Service Medal. 5. Australian Medal for Gallantry. 6. ...Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. United Nations - UNAMIR - Rwanda 1993-1966. 2. Australian Conspicuous Service Cross. 3. Australian Conspicuous Service Medal. 4 Australian Distinguished Service Medal. 5. Australian Medal for Gallantry. 6. Australian Commendation for Gallantry.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt399to404, bob english collection
