Historical information

Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II.

Born 12 July 1907
Major Plains, Victoria
Died 2 July 1993 (aged 85)
Service/branch Australian Army
Years of service 1935–1946
Rank Colonel
Unit Royal Australian Army Medical Corps
2/2nd Casualty Clearing Station
Commands held No.1 Allied General Hospital
Battles/wars World War II
Battle of Greece
North African Campaign
Syria-Lebanon campaign
South West Pacific
New Guinea Campaign
South East Asia Campaign
Awards Companion of the Order of Australia
Knight Bachelor
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John
Mentioned in Despatches

Physical description

Black timber frame containing coloured caricature of saluting Army Officer with flag in background.

Inscriptions & markings

Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop - Anzac Day 1993
Print No 455 of 500