He was encouraged to take up embroidery as a means of both passing the time and of 'training' his left hand in fine motor skills. Second World War Group of Four, Private Patrick O'Donnell, 28th Battalion, 7th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, Wounded in Action near Wau, Papua New Guinea 2ND REVISION . They set a fine example of devotion to duty.Herbert Ernest Kingwas born in Touugabba, Victoria in 1892. for gallantry in operations on the Somme, in particular at Dernancourt, 5 April 1918. Having served with many of our fallen, and those wounded and injured, I believe their medals should accurately record their service and sacrifice, and especially where they have made the ultimate sacrifice in death. 7 Bn. WOI Kerry Danes has been running a campaign on Change.org to have a black sprig of wattle pinned on the medal awarded for the service at the time the person was KIA. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. He was initially posted to the Training Depot at the Naval Base, then posted to the 13th Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) at Northam, Perth, Western Australia on June 20th. His grit was very fine and was an example to all the men.C. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 WAR MEDAL / A. COLLINS / K R R C & LONDON REGT / WOUNDED / CLAPHAM LONDON at the best online prices at eBay! The result of the work of the Drivers was that the Battery had 8000 rounds on the morning of the attack (4/10/17) of which they had salved 1000 rounds.Roy Lotonwas born in Ballarat, Victoria in 1896. I like the idea of a Black Sprig of Wattle pinned on the medal of the deceased, and/or the Return of the Widows Pin for mother an/or wife. WWII Missing in Action or Lost at Sea More than 80,000 names of military personnel reported Missing in Action or Lost at Sea during World War II. Pair: British War Medal and Victory Medal both correctly impressedLIEUT. A. F. Allen. Multinational Force and Observers Medal. . Wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, World War II deportees and internees from the, Mother, widow, widower, or next of kin of any member of the Canadian Forces who loses their life in active service, including peacekeeping, and other such international operations, French or foreign nationals who are victims of terrorism in France or abroad, Croatian and foreign nationals who were severely wounded while participating in the, Those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the, Members of the Canadian Forces or allied forces wounded or killed in action, and to members whose death under honourable circumstances is a result of injury or disease related directly to military service, Swedish Armed Forces personnel wounded directly or indirectly as a result of battle during international mission, Service personal wounded in a manner that is classified 'moderately severe' in action against the enemy, or died as a result of such an injury, Next of kin of all servicepersons of the military and police of Sri Lanka in recognition of a serviceperson's death in the line of duty, Soldiers of the German armed forces that were wounded between 1918 and 1945, and civilians wounded in air raids, Wounds which were received in combat against an enemy force or hospitalization following a gassing, Wound or injury sustained in action against an enemy in defense of the country during the, Soldiers and civilians attached to Austro-Hungarian military units who were wounded in combat, became disabled or suffered serious health damage in connection with military actions during, Those who, as homeland defenders, were wounded or injured during combat with the enemy during World War II, Those who sustain wounds as a result of direct enemy action in any type of operations or counter-insurgency actions, Personnel of the South Vietnamese military who, while engaged in armed combat with enemies of the Republic of Vietnam, were either wounded or killed in action. HMAS Sydney commences operations HMAS Sydney arrived in Korean waters in early October and began operations immediately. Thank you Peter, I like your idea At the going down of the sun, we shall remember them and use a poppy as the main feature. During this operation, he was continuously under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and was working until late in the morning. - A. E. Boyd. He enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps in New South Wales, 10 July 1916. Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to4478 PTE E. L. STEPHENS 1 BN AIF, Previous service listed as"21stINF MILITIA (2 YEARS) NSW. WIA: 1stAugust 1917 (G.S.W Arm, compound fracture), Military Medal London Gazette 18thAugust 1917 For Bravery in the Field, 21stOctober 1918 Transferred to the 11thField Ambulance, Records show that Private Browne/Cooper was awarded his Military Medal "in the field" and as a result no citation can be found at this stage (worthy of further research. He left Sydney for overseas service on 19 June, aboard HMAT A61 Kanowna. After four months in the Middle East, Private O'Donnell embarked Suez on March 12, 1942 for Garrison Duty in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), in defence against the Japanese, arriving on March 28th. (5208 Pte. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records He was evacuated to the 6th Field Ambulance, then to a casualty clearing station, and finally to the 1st Australian General Hospital at Rouen, where he remained until the end of April 1918. He then organised stretcher squads and got all the wounded back. A.I.F. I would put broader criteria to recognise the impact of service on those who served. 1/By: Aust: F.A. 5/Aust: M.G.C. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to3761 L. CPL H. BATCHELOR 20/AUST; INF: 2ndWIA: 26thJuly 1916 (G.S.W. Upon arrival, he was sent to camp at Sydney, New South Wales. 101/How: By: 1/Bde: Aust: F.A. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." On 9 August 1918, near Harbonniere, France, during the Battle of Amiens, he was wounded in the stomach by a shell and died later the same day at the 8th Field Ambulance. A. E. Boyd 37 Bn. "are wounded in action against an enemy of the United States, or as a result of an act of such enemy, provided such would necessitate treatment by a medical . He was wounded in action at Pozires in 1916 and Bullecourt in 1917. A. E. Boyd 37 Bn. Share the post "Proposed design for Australian KIA Medal". Four: Military Medal, G.V.R. Fraser returned to Australia in December 1918, and was discharged in January 1919. Nicholas was severely gassed during the action, and returned to Australia in October 1918.Nicholas was discharged in May 1919, and in later life resided in Bendigo, Victoria. A. Delury. Ray and Pam Palmer, the parents of Scott Palmer, who died in a helicopter accident in Afghanistan in 2010. He was sent to camp in Palestine, followed by a transfer to the 24th Infantry Training Battalion on February 16, 1942, then a posting to 2/7th Infantry Battalion, 17th Brigade near Gaza on February 17th. (1063 Cpl. Note: No citation can be found at this stage (worthy of further research). I have no issues other than the removal of the christian cross, no need for religious symbols on something like this. Wau is a village in the interior of the Papuan peninsula, approximately thirty miles southwest of Salamaua. His conduct throughout was extremely cool and his bearing inspired the remainder of the men.Francis Joseph Arthur Bentwas born in Wangaratta, Victoria in 1884. The Veterans' Affairs Minister has vowed to prioritise a final decision into whether or not Australians killed or wounded in war - and their families - would be retrospectively awarded medals after May's Federal Election. 45/Aust: Inf: Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to. I helped to dig them out and buried them behind the trench which was just in rear of village.. This was done although amounts of 5.9 were at the time landing on the Battery position and the ammunition in the pits was also exploding, about 400 rounds exploding before the fires were extinguished. Awarded Victory and British medals* . A yellow cloth version was introduced for use with Battle Dress. Wounded in Action Medal Killed in Action Medal: Awarded to personnel that through combat action have been wounded. British War and Victory Medals, impressed named 7007 PTE T. HOOPER. 101/How: By: 1/Bde: Aust: F.A. Bde. These drivers have been conspicuous in devotion to their work and horses carrying ammunition in the short time available - setting a fine example of gallantry and enthusiasm. A. F. Allen. William James Albert Jonas (Service No 2101) was a horse breaker from Booral in New South Wales who enlisted in WW1 on 12 April 1916. The thought that immediately comes to mind , based on the question: what is a medal for? is why? THE Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service, and their families. 11 BN. (2222 Pte. A.I.F. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. (5208 Pte. Wellswas born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1891. Long. Frank Nicholaswas born in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. I bet the people who hate the idea never seen a day of combat. During these periods Pte. On the 8th August, the night of the attack by the 15th Battalion, he handled his men splendidly, and after having completed his firing he then remained at his gun through exceedingly heavy enemy barrage, and obtained the position of the advanced line of 15th Battalion and enemy position, thus enabling me to use my gun. (3481 Pte H. E. King. F. CRACKER'. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal with Clasp 'AFGHANISTAN'. (3481 Pte H. E. King. On reaching the objective in the attack near Morlancourt on the 19th inst. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor on Friday to retired Army Col. Paris Davis for his heroism during the Vietnam War, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Those injured could wear a special clasp attached to the service medal, and family could wear something similar for someone killed. Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to2234 SJT: A. J. SMITH 3/ARMY BDE./AUST.F.A., Joined Battalion at Gallipoli 7thAugust 1915, Transferred 10thFebruary 1916 to the 53rdBN. My opinion is that KIA and WIA should be the minimum required with only direct descendants, siblings or spouses having the right to wear these medals or clasps. A Sergeant was lying wounded in no mans land and after three men had become casualties in the attempt to get the wounded N.C.O. A well-known local cricketer by the name of James Verner Garner(who is theonly man ever to bowl out both Victor Trumper and Don Bradman)attempted to rescue him but was washed on to the rocks several times whilst trying to save him. Wounded in action (WIA) describes soldiers who have been wounded while fighting in a combat zone during war time but have not been killed. A.I.F. London Gazette17 December 1917. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. He was wounded in action at Pozieres, 5 August 1916, and received a gunshot wound to the right arm and left knee at Bullecourt, 2 May 1917, Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. Also entitled to Military Medal and 1914/15 star. When passing the Battalion Headquarters with a message, he was wounded, but delivered his message. This example is thought to have been completed while he was at 4 AGH. ), Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to 2234 SJT: A. J. SMITH 3/ARMY BDE./AUST.F.A., Single: Military Medal (GV) correctly impressed to. To be eligible for the medal a person must have completed a minimum period of 181 days, either continuous or aggregated, unless: killed on active service wounded in action i.e. While he was in hospital Briggs' wallet and Military Medal were stolen from his bedside locker. It was reintroduced for the Second World War but not the Korean War. Jay Kopplemann, executive director of the tribunal, says the issue is being considered starting with a clean slate. Pair: British War Medal and Victory Medal both correctly impressed LIEUT. Proposed design for Australian KIA Medal - CONTACT magazine Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Latest: Time to restore engineers to their rightful place Defence Strategic Review has landed National Servicemen's Day 2023 HMNZS Te Mana rescues sailor during Cyclone Gabrielle First female to command an Australian destroyer News Podcasts Poetry Fitness Videos ); British War and Victory Medals (3481 Pte H. E. King. He returned to Australia in January 1919, and was discharged, 2 May 1919. A.I.F. The original recommendation states:At Dernancourt, south west of Albert 5th April 1918, Wells acted as a runner and did some splendid work. 60/Aust: Inf: M.M. London Gazette11 December 1918. He was hospitalized "sick" for ten days, from October 29 to November 7, 1942. Japanese troops then advanced overland on Wau, an Australian base that potentially threatened the Japanese positions at Salamaua and Lae. Regarding the inquiry into recognition for members and families of members of the Australian Defence force who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of service. for service with the 5th Battalion Australian Machine Gun Corps, as part of the 5th Australian Division on the Somme, 8 August 1918. for his gallantry at Morlancourt, 19 May 1918, he was subsequently wounded in action, 31 May 1918Single: Military Medal, G.V.R. We have received from veterans and their families a range of submissions relating to service from the Second World War onwards, he said. C. Wells. The embroideries were donated to the War Memorial in memory of Albert Biggs.. This is contradictedas he is taken back on strength between the dates. Disembarking at Marseille on 17 May 1916, he joined the Base Depot at Etaples 3 days later and joined the 1st Divisional Artillery Column on 20 October 1916 before transferring to No. Bent. Ray and Pam Palmer, the parents of Scott Palmer, who died in a helicopter accident in Afghanistan in 2010. Credit:James Brickwood. "The Americans have got their Purple Heart and some Australian soldiers came back and said there should be something similar for those killed or wounded in action. His conduct throughout was most distinguished.George Dominic Thompsonwas born in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1893. Opposing these forces were the Australian 2/5th, 2/6th and 2/7th Battalions along with Lieutenant Colonel Norman Fleay's Kanga Force. 45/Aust: Inf: M.M. He served with the Battalion in the French theatre of war and advanced to Lieutenant in July of the same year.Thompson returned to Australia in January 1920, and was discharged in March of the same year. Battery was subjected to very heavy shell fire by 5.9 shells. Evan Vucci . <<Colonel F.P. at the best online prices at eBay! Its a bit like the ADM. started of a recognition for full time regs who completed there minimum 3-6 or 4 year contract then people cried and the goal post moved to those who couldnt complete there minimum term and then some more people cried and then Nashos got it along with the Nashos gong and now the ADM isnt worth shit ! ); British War and Victory Medals (19852 A-Sgt. I would also suggest that two further criteria injured and sick on active duty be also considered. 'For Wounds Received in Action': The History of the Purple Heart Medal August 5, 2021 by Jessie Kratz, posted in Military Records August 7 is National Purple Heart Day, which honors those who died or were wounded in the line of duty against an enemy. 20/Aust: Inf:), M.M. He immediately went back again and brought in another gun under similar circumstances. Newspaper articles at the time hint towards Garner being awarded a medal for the attempted rescue (further research required). Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. The Australians suffered 20 men killed and a further 89 wounded during the fighting. M.M. EMB: 3RDMay 1916 with the1stANZAC Cyclist Corpsbefore transferring to the1stBN AIFSeptember 1916, 8thApril 1917 admitted to hospital with trench feet and paratyphoid fever. - T. Cpl. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, in January 1916. Other correspondence CONTACT received in response to our story ranged from I got medevaced from Nam in 68 before I served my full tour do I qualify? to No ffing way next thing ya know well look like ffing Yanks to I heard of a Yank getting a Purple Heart for shell fragment in the eye but he was a cook and the shell fragment was from an egg. Contact Publishing Pty Ltd Calls for Purple Heart equivalent for soldiers killed or injured in action. It makes absolutely no sense! National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism, Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom, Swedish Armed Forces Medal for Wounded in Battle, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_wound_decorations&oldid=1133114435, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, For next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack after, For soldiers who participated in the capture of Major. ), Military Medal, G.V.R. Forces of the Empire of Japan sailed from Rabaul and crossed the Solomon Sea and, despite Allied air attacks, successfully reached Lae, where they disembarked. Military Medal correctly impressed 2052 PTE A. COOPER 42/AUST INF and British War and Victory Medals correctly impressed to 2052 PTE A. W. BROWNE 42 BN. M.M. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Crimea/Crimean Medal Rifle Brigade. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester has directed the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to consider recognition for members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of their service. (454 Pte. WIA or injury (?) I think the money to produce these medals would be better spent on those who come home, but whos heads (and for some body parts) are still over there! The Battalion War Diary for this date records that the attack was successful, with the 47th Battalion suffering casualties of 3 officers and 22 other ranks killed, 2 officers and 85 other ranks wounded.Wells continued to serve with the Battalion in France, and was hospitalised suffering from lumbago, debility and trench fever. He returned to Australia in the S.SCommonwealth, 11 February 1919, and was discharged 28 July 1919. When the barrage lifted, he was one of the first to enter the enemys position and received the prisoners from Lieutenant Moore. E. Boydwas born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia. H.J.N. $529.14 + $54.12 shipping . in, Pte. Greek and Crete campaigns 1941. 7/Bn. A.I.F.) The original recommendation states:On the morning of 13-5-1917 the 29th. Delurywas born in Woolwich, Kent, in 1893. C. McCabe. Minnamurra (2552 Pte. group of three awarded to Private C. McCabe, 55thAustralian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, for continued acts of gallantry over a 11 month period in 1918, in particular during the Spring Offensive, and at Peronne, 1 September 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. The system will continue to bid in $1.00 dollar increments until your maximum bid of $120 dollars is exceeded. Lance Corporal Thorpe was awarded the Military Medal and promoted to corporal for his conspicuous courage and leadership he showed during operations at Broodseinde, near Ypres, in Belgium, on the night of 4-5 October 1917. impressed to 1940 Cpl A. L. Fraser. Enter a Crossword Clue. Hosanna to ALL Service people and Thank you for your sacrifice and sevice to our Nation. Wells served with the 47th Australian Infantry Battalion as part of the 12th Australian Brigade, 4th Australian Division in the French theatre of war from July 1916.Wells was awarded his M.M. He joined the 7th Battalion in France in July 1916. By having the notation on the medal already awarded together with the bar gives some closure and shows the completed history of service. This NCO accompanied Lieutenant John Charles Moore [M.C. WIA/KIA: Initially classed as wounded 6thNovember 1917, then reported wounded/missing before he was finally reported Killed in Action after a court of inquiry into his death. Contact Publishing Pty Ltd is an independent veteran owned and operated Australian publishing business that curates this daily blog, a fortnightly newsletter and a quarterly magazine only available by subscribing free (above). A. Under the orders of the Battery Commander all ranks except himself and these four men had evacuated the position. I know there is a lot of pitfalls in the medal, there will be so many ya/nays that will be putting up stumbling blocks, you know what the nature of the beast is. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving. 47/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (5208 Pte. Casualties were extremely heavy through the enemy barrages of 4th, 5th and 6th and notwithstanding the shelling, fatigue and great danger, they moved about constantly dressing and attending wounded men. The least the gov can do is show them some recognition with a medal for their sacrifice against an enemy they sent them to fight. 1/By: Aust: F.A. He was wounded in action on the Western Front, 2 September 1918Single; Military Medal, G.V.R. H.J.N. One week after his discharge from hospital, he was posted to Brisbane Depot on November 15th. London Gazette25 April 1918. A.I.F. The family of Alan Dare will be given the Bravery Medal on Saturday. This medal is partly erasedwith 70 percent still clearly visible. );1914-15 Star(4875 Dvr. Foreign Awards. It was typically worn on military uniform jackets. ); British War and Victory Medals (3481 Pte H. E. King. I think a bit more thought should be put into a KIA medal.. He served with the Battery in the French theatre of war from July 1916, and distinguished himself on the Somme during the following month. CRACKER', medals late 1960s officially impressed 'VX53126 E.W. This year will be Mr Palmers 10th march in honour of his son, Private Scott Palmer. When I was in Vietnam I was chatting to a American and he said that they were pinned to the pillow ready for them. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, 24 August 1915. London Gazette8 December 1916. ), M.M. They kept up fire during the duration although both were wounded. The original recommendation (jointly listed with Gunners A. E. Schmidt and A. Woodington) states: For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 17th/18th March 1918, when during a heavy hostile gas and high explosive bombardment of the battery near Norfolk Bridge on the Ypres-Comines Canal, North East of St. Eloi, a gun pit was ignited by an enemy shell and severe damage was threatened. One of Army's most distinguished honors, it recognizes heroism through the voluntary risk of life. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 5/Aust: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (3481 Pte H. E. King. I got the ADM well after I left the Army and it was nice to have a second gong to go with my 20year good conduct & undetected crime medal (with bar). Private Scott Palmer died when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on June 22, 2010. April they crawled within 50 yards of the enemys strong post and with the use of rifle grenades bombed the enemy out, thus allowing the advance to continue., Note: The AWM has embroidery from Lance Corporal Briggs and the following is a copy of their very informative research, "Born in Sydney in 1892, Albert Biggs, who is said to have disliked being called 'Bert Biggs', was working as a labourer when he enlisted in the AIF on 29 May 1915, using the alias Alfred Briggs.After initial training, Briggs was assigned as a private, service number 1671, to the 2nd reinforcements for 20 Battalion. The following rate of Buyer's Premium will be added to the Hammer Price of each Lot that you purchase: Twenty-Two Percent (22%) of the Hammer Price, Second World War Group of Four, Private Patrick O'Donnell, 28th Battalion, 7th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, Wounded in Action near Wau, Papua New Guinea 2ND REVISION. Trio: Military Medal, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Then what about those injured in preparation of war service or on ex or .. My thoughts as well for the ADM, you only have to spend a single day in the ADF (Reserve included) before being eligible if you are for some medical or other reason unable to complete the full engagement. and helped him to get the men into position. 5/Bn. On searching the ground, he found a gun of which the gunners had been killed and returned with it to where his platoon was holding the line. Minor edge nicks, generally very fine or better $4250, Trio:A Great War 1917 French theatre M.M. Boyd embarked for the UK on the S.S.Shropshire, and travelled on to France, 15 February 1917. A. E. Allen. for his gallantry whilst serving with C Company during the Battle of Broodseinde, Ypres, 4 October 1917.King was gassed, 25 August 1918. A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. Prominent among them was an old-fashioned snail-mail letter from one Leslie Edgar Anderson of Perth, Western Australia, submitting a copy of a design he created 10 years ago (image above). $4,250 Abandoned at birth, he was adopted and raised by Fanny Loton and, after her marriage, also by her husband Percy Goad. As the two quotes I like : All gave some ,Some gave all the full true measure: As you pass us silently Tell them We gave our of today For their tomorrow . The Crosswordleak.com system found 25 answers for wounded in action medal crossword clue. F. Whitehead. What may I ask is the purpose of another medal for KIA? This NCO accompanied Lieutenant John Charles Moore [M.C. Your email address will not be published. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. 5 Bn. F.A.B. Trio: A Great War 1918 Somme M.M. Serong (now Brigadier, retired) with Vietnamese officers at Dong Da. C. McCabe. Defence assists with NT flood evacuations, recognition for members of the ADF who are injured, wounded or killed, submit your design and thoughts to the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal, Kapooka the Home of The Soldier turns 70. Killed in action 23-2-1917 LARWOOD was Waikerie Primary School principal until 1911 and a key figure in the current location and design of the school. G. W. KEELER. The medic at the Battle of Long Tan was a fine example and what did he get for his trouble? As a former Army Apprentice, Im much more inclined, similar to the Nashos medal, to ask for a commemorative medal to be struck for all our mob, 50 intakes of us from 1948 on and definitely a worthy medal to commemorate who we are and where weve been, how we got there, and for those like me, to show we taught those who did go there. G. J. medal is suspended by a purple cloth, 1 3/8 inches in length by 1 3/8 inches in width with 1/8-inch white edges. When the barrage lifted, he was one of the first to enter the enemys position and received the prisoners from Lieutenant Moore. Offered is a British War and Victory Medals 1914 - 18, impressed named 4211 PTE. If again it happens. Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to 4478 PTE E. L. STEPHENS 1 BN AIF. Will it be too expensive for the Government to implement. A.I.F.). Both correctly impressed to2780 PTE F. W. BARKER 2/BN A.I.F. She made three of her uncle's rehabilitation embroideries into cushions, which were always positioned on her living room sofa. Such a small thing would mean so much to the members families and the wounded men and woman. stretcher bearer. (4875 Dvr: R. Loton. Will it ever really happen?. Leslie told us he sent his design and reasons why it was needed to then Prime Minister Julia Gillard, her Defence Minister and several others, receiving nothing better than a basic thank you from minor functionaries in response. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Crimea/Crimean Medal Rifle Brigade. First authorized in 1926, the Soldier's Medal is an Army honor awarded for non-combat heroism. Serong (now Brigadier, retired). Suspension claw re-pinned, nearly very fine $2000, A Great War 1916 Somme M.M. ), A Great War 1917 Ypres - Battle of Broodseinde M.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant G. J. Irving, 29th Battery, 8th Field Artillery Brigade, Australian Imperial Force, who was also wounded in action, 19 July 1917, Military Medal, G.V.R.