Historical information

During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry -
He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained.
Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.

Physical description

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

Inscriptions & markings

Military Medal
1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow
5th Australian Infantry Battalion
attached 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company 1st Australian Division