Historical information

In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians.
Medical practitioner Army Medical Corps 1st Field Ambulance. Mentioned in despatches

Significance

This Item is significance because apart from only being issued to members who served in GALLIPOLI, This Medallion is significant because Lieutenant-Colonel John Basil Welch "Army Medical Corps" was Mentioned in Despatches and Awarded the "DSO" Distinguished Service Order Medal

Physical description

Bronze /Round /Crown with Anzac on lower part
Australia on back with southern cross

Inscriptions & markings

1915 ANZAC ON FRONT
"J.WELSH" ON BACK