Historical information

Collection re Laurence (Laurie) Gordon Schilling No 370885 was called up for National Service with No 20 National Service Training Bn on 27.4.1954 - 4.8.1954. Part time 5 year CMF service then began on 5.8.1954 - 27.4.1959. CMF postings were 6th Inf Brigade Light Aid Detachment 5.8.1954 then 38th Infantry Bn from 1.7.1955 to discharge with the rank of Lance Cpl (temporary Sgt)
He joined the Naval Cadets in Bendigo from 1960 - 1978. His rank on discharge was Lieutenant and was the XO.
He was a Committee member Bendigo RSL sub branch from 1992 - 2000.
He was an original Bendigo RSL (SMIMM) Museum guide from opening in 1998 - 2015.

Physical description

.1) Black presentation case, padded inner lining of felt and linen with insets for the following.
(a). The Australian Defence medal engraved.
(b). Miniature Australian Defence Medal.
(c). Australian Defence Medal Service Ribbon.
(d). Spare ribbon for a & b in a plastic bag.
.2) Black presentation box as in .1)
(a). Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972.
(b). Miniature Medal of National Service 1951 - 1972.
(c & d). Spare ribbon for a & b.
b, c, d. These were in a plastic bag not in insets.

Inscriptions & markings

On Defence Medal 1a, "370885 L.G. Schilling".
On National Service Medal 2a, "370885 L.G. Schilling.