Historical information

Citation for Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST reads as follows -
On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action -
After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. His promptness and courage not only saved many casualties but enabled the advance to continue.

Significance

Military medal for conspicuous gallantry in WW1

Physical description

Cream coloured paper with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.

Inscriptions & markings

Military Medal
1334 Lance Corporal Harold Pearson Prest
37th Australian Infantry Battalion
10th Australian Infantry Brigade 3rd Australian Division