The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 the AIF at Sydney on 22 December 1915, aged 27. Larson received the service number 5119 and embarked as a private with the 16th Reinforcements to 13 Infantry Battalion. He died on 9 February 1917 as a result of wounds received near Flers and is buried in the St Sever Cemetery, Rouen. His younger brother, Sidney Oscar Larson, who served with 8 Battalion, was later killed in action at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917.
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 enliste
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 Sidney Oscar Larson who was born at Dulwich Hill, NSW in 1893. He was working as an orchardist when he enlisted in the AIF
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
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 enliste
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
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
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.