The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
Awarded to Sidney Oscar Larson who was born at Dulwich Hill, NSW in 1893. He was working as an orchardist when he enlisted in the AIF at Yanco, NSW on 31 July 1916, aged 22. Larson received the service number 6789 and embarked as a private with the 22nd Reinforcements to 8 Infantry Battalion. He was killed on 4 October 1917 during the attack on Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium, and has no known grave. His older brother, Eric William Larson, who served with 13 Battalion, had previously died of wounds received at Flers on 9 February 1917.
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Eric William Larson, who was born at Woollahra, NSW in 1888. He was working as a plumber when he enlisted in t
Studio portrait of 5119 Private (Pte) Eric William Larson. A 27 year old plumber from Marrickville, NSW prior to enlistment, Pte Larson embarked with the 16th Reinforcements, 13th Battalion from Sydne
Studio portrait of 6789 Private (Pte) Sidney Oscar Larson. A 23 year old orchardist from Marrickville, NSW prior to enlistment, Pte Larson embarked with the 22nd Reinforcements, 8th Battalion from Syd
Next of kin plaque showing Britannia and a lion together with the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR'. The name of the dead man 'ERIC WILLIAM LARSON' is in relief within a raised rectangle. Sent
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge.
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Eric William Larson, who was born at Woollahra, NSW in 1888. He was working as a plumber when he enlisted in the AIF at Sy
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Sidney Oscar Larson who was born at Dulwich Hill, NSW in 1893. He was working as an orchardist when he enlisted in the AIF
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Eric William Larson, who was born at Woollahra, NSW in 1888. He was working as a plumber when he enlisted in t
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge.
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Eric William Larson, who was born at Woollahra, NSW in 1888. He was working as a plumber when he enlisted in the AIF at Sy
Next of kin plaque showing Britannia and a lion together with the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR'. The name of the dead man 'ERIC WILLIAM LARSON' is in relief within a raised rectangle. Sent
Studio portrait of 6789 Private (Pte) Sidney Oscar Larson. A 23 year old orchardist from Marrickville, NSW prior to enlistment, Pte Larson embarked with the 22nd Reinforcements, 8th Battalion from Syd