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Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. The oak leaf which should be on the ribbon to indicate being Mentioned in Despatches is not present.
Married with two children and an engineer by trade, 30 year old James Steadman Hurrey enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in December 1914. With several years of cadet and militia experience, he was appointed as a lieutenant with 5 Reinforcements, 8 Battalion, having passed an examination for the rank in January 1915. He embarked from Melbourne for overseas service aboard HMAT Hororata on 17 April 1915.
Hurrey landed at Gallipoli on 29 May 1915. In June he was admitted to hospital in Egypt with bronchitis, before returning to Gallipoli in August. In September he was on Lemnos to take command of G Company. In November he was again hospitalised with bronchitis, and in December with rheumatic fever. In March 1916 he moved with 8 Battalion to France and was promoted to captain on 13 April.
Hurrey was wounded in action on 28 July during the fighting at Pozieres, but remained on duty. For his actions during this engagement he was recommended for the Military Cross, but received instead a Mention in Despatches which appeared in the London Gazette on 4 January 1917. The citation reads, 'For consistent good work since joining the unit in May 1915. In the attack through POZIERES- this officer was in command of the Left Coy. Though he had no opportunity of reconnoitering the village previously, he made no mistake but led his Coy with a vigorous attack which the enemy was unable to withstand, and by 5 a.m. was established at his objective- 1 1/2 hrs after the attack was launched. From here he sent forward parties who gained valuable information which our Artillery turned to good account. His vigorous handling of his Coy contributed a great deal to the success of the Battalion attack'.
In October he again developed bronchitis which resulted in hospitalization, first in France and then at 3 London General Hospital, England. He never recovered sufficiently to rejoin his unit and embarked for Australia aboard HMAT Ulysses on 13 February 1917. He arrived in Melbourne on 13 April and his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 30 June.
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Married with two children and an engineer by trade, 30 year old James Steadman Hurrey enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Decemb
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Clarence Wells Didier Daly was born on 5 May 1890 in Hobart, Tasmania and studied at Melbourne University. From about 1910 he served as a
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Married with two children and an engineer by trade, 30 year old James Steadman Hurrey enlisted in the Australian Imperial F
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Clarence Wells Didier Daly was born on 5 May 1890 in Hobart, Tasmania and studied at Melbourne University. From about 1910
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. William Constant Beckx (also spelt Beck and Becks) Daly, an importer from Melbourne, enlisted in the AIF on the 31 January
Group portrait of three officers of the 6th Battalion at a camp on the Aegean island of Lemnos. These officers were with the battalion the previous Christmas. Left to right: Major Clarence Wells Dal
A pair of oval, gilded brass collar badges with a voided kangaroo's head turning back and the numeral '64' in the centre within a blue enamelled oval bearing the words 'CITY OF MELBOURNE REGIMENT'. Ar
WARRANT RELATED TO THE AWARD OF THE DSO, LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS MOTHER BY FELLOW-OFFICERS FOLLOWING HIS DEATH ON 13 APRIL 1918 AND LATER LETTERS CONCERNED WITH HIS VARIOUS MID'S
Circular brass badge surmounted by a King's Crown. Around the outside of the badge in raised lettering is 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. In the center of the badge is the
Circular brass badge surmounted by a King's Crown. Around the outside of the badge in raised lettering is 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. In the center of the badge is the
Distinguished Service Order (Geo V). Unnamed as issued. Clarence Wells Didier Daly was born on 5 May 1890 in Hobart, Tasmania and studied at Melbourne University. From about 1910 he served as a capt
Informal portrait of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Clarence Wells Didier Daly, 6th Battalion (left) and Lt Col Carl Herman Jess, 7th Battalion (right), in front of the 6th Battalion Headquarters. On 13
The grave of Lieutenant Colonel C. W. Daly DSO, of the 6th Battalion, in the civil cemetery at Hazebrouck. On the morning of 13 April 1918, Colonel Daly was taking up a support position in the Foret d
Portrait of Lieutenant William Constant Beck Daly of the 12th Battalion, AIF.
Oval, gilded brass hat badge with a voided kangaroo's head turning back and the numeral '64' in the centre within a blue enamelled oval bearing the words 'CITY OF MELBOURNE REGIMENT'. Around the oval,
Straight, voided, brass '64'. On the reverse of the title are two brass attachment lugs complete with split pins. The maker's details 'STOKES & SONS' is stamped beneath the attachment lugs. Clarence
Identification bracelet, consisting of a silver, oval shaped identity disc attached to a rusted link chain bracelet with crude, quick release hook. Impressed into the disc is 'W.C.B. DALY 2. LIEUT. C.
Sweetheart brooch made of a row of three attached gilded brass naval buttons featuring a St Edward's crowned anchor. The reverse of the brooch has a hinged horizontal pin clasp and is fitted with a sa
British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer sword. The hilt has a nickel plated three quarter 'scroll' pattern pierced sheet steel guard with the GVR royal cypher and has a leather sword knot attached to th
Circular badge fitted with a brooch chain and pin. The words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' are stamped in raised lettering around the rim with a voided cypher and crown of King George V in t
Circular silver war badge. The words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' are stamped in raised lettering around the rim with a voided cypher and crown of King George V in the centre. The reverse i
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. William Constant Beckx (also spelt Beck and Becks) Daly, an importer from Melbourne, enlisted in the AIF on the 31 January 1916, shortl
Victory Medal with Mention In Despatches oakleaf. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Clarence Wells Didier Daly was born on 5 May 1890 in Hobart, Tasmania and studied at Melbourne Unive
Circular, silver plated Volunteered For Active Service Badge - Medically Unfit. Around the outside of the badge in raised lettering is 'VOLUNTEERED FOR ACTIVE SERVICE'. In the center of the badge is t
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Married with two children and an engineer by trade, 30 year old James Steadman Hurrey enlisted in the Australian Imperial F
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Married with two children and an engineer by trade, 30 year old James Steadman Hurrey enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Decemb
Circular brass badge surmounted by a King's Crown. Around the outside of the badge in raised lettering is 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. In the center of the badge is the
Circular badge fitted with a brooch chain and pin. The words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' are stamped in raised lettering around the rim with a voided cypher and crown of King George V in t
Victory Medal with Mentioned in Despatches oakleaf. Medal impressed around edge with recipient's details. The MID oakleaf is detached from the medal ribbon. John Valentine Needham was born in Melbou
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alfred John Shout was born in Wellington, New Zealand on 7 August 1881. As an eighteen year old during the Boer War, he enlisted in the
