Historical information
The Military Medal was awarded to T Adams for his actions during the Battle of Dernacourt,Somme, France ,1918
Significance
This Military Medal is historically significant for it was won during a critical battle in WWI where Australian troops were rushed into position to halt the German Offensive called Operation Michael.
Taking up the role as a Lewis Gunner Thomas Adams was able to protect a section of the Front line he was assigned to.
T Adams was also one of a very few men from the Warrnambool district to have been awarded a Military Medal.
Physical description
3 Medals in total
1 Military Medal
1 British War Medal
1 Victory Medal
