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Military Medal (George V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
Awarded to Charles Thomas Peters who was born at Brunswick, Victoria in 1896. He was working as a dental mechanic when he enlisted in the AIF at Melbourne in July 1915 aged nineteen. Peters joined 29 Battalion and served with that unit until October 1918 when he transferred to 32 Battalion. He returned to Australia in March 1919. Charles Peters was awarded the Military Medal for an action which took place at Nauroy, France on 1 October 1918, during the 5th Australian Division’s advance on the Hindenburg Line below Bellicourt – one of the last Australian actions of the war. The recommendation for the Military Medal reads, ‘For gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the SUGAR COMPANY at NAUROY on the 1st October 1918. His platoon COMMANDER was killed, and under extremely heavy shell and machine gun fire he re-organised the platoon with great skill and handled them throughout the fighting with determination. He showed great courage and soon had the complete confidence of the men under his command. His quick action and utter disregard for personal safety throughout was an inspiration to all.’
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Received by Charles Thomas Peters who was born at Brunswick, Victoria in 1896. He was working as a dental mechanic when he enlisted i
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details Received by Charles Thomas Peters who was born at Brunswick, Victoria in 1896. He was working as a dental mechanic when he enlisted in t
Military Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 6718 Private William Henry Bain of 3 Battalion, AIF. Bain, from Sydney, NSW, was working as a labourer at the time of his e
Military Medal (Geo V) and Bar. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Charles James 'Nobby' Clarke was born at Launceston, Tasmania, in October 1894. He moved to Victoria with his family a
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 1919 Sergeant (later Lieutenant ) Patrick Celestine Callahan was born in Victoria in 1892. He was a railway employee when he e
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 6137 Private Charles Pingre, born June 1882 in Lyons, France. Having previously served in the French Foreign Legion
