Historical information
Roy Willan from Mansfield No 532 enlisted on 25.1.15 aged 24 years in A Sqd 8th L.H.Regt AIF. Embarked for Eygpt. Embarked for Gallipoli 16.5.15. Hospital 21.6.15 with Influenza followed by Diarrehoea. Returned to duty 8.7.15. WIA 9.8.15 GSW to the Abdomen. DOW's at sea on 12.8.15. Buried at sea same day between Mudros Island and Alexandria.
Physical description
Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re R Willan.
1. 1914-15 Star, replica, not engraved,
2. War Medal 1914-19.
3. Victory Medal, replica, not engraved.
Inscriptions & markings
"Pte R. Willan 532 8 L.H.R AIF"
