Historical information
William Robert Manning enlisted in the 24th Batt AIF on 12.3.15. Hospitalised at sea with Pneumonia followed by Debility and Diarrhoea he was returned and discharged on 9.2.16. He re enlisted on 22.3.16 No 1760 in the 38th Batt AIF. He was WIA on 22.7.17. He was KIA on 7/9.6.17.
Physical description
Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re WR Manning.
1. 1914-15 Star, brass colour, replica not engraved.
2. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour.
3. Victory Medal, gold colour.
Inscriptions & markings
"69, Cpl WR Manning, 24 BN AIF"
