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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 1916, shortly after his 32nd birthday. His younger brother Clarence had already transferred from the militia to the AIF on the outbreak of war. Assigned the service number 10830, Driver Daly sailed from Melbourne aboard HMAT Persic in June 1916 with Headquarters, 3 Divisional Train, Army Service Corps. On arrival in France he served briefly with the 3rd Divisional Salvage Company and his brother's unit, the 6th Battalion.
In April 1917 Daly was sent to England to undergo officer cadet training at 2 Officers Cadet Battalion Pembroke College, and was promoted second lieutenant in August. He then returned to France with a posting to 12 Battalion. In November he was appointed lieutenant and underwent further training in the following months, first at the Anzac Corps School (Infantry) and then at Engineering School. Daly rejoined his battalion in March 1918 and was severely wounded in action on 29 May, sustaining gunshot wounds to his face, jaw, arm and thigh. He was evacuated to the 3rd London General Hospital in England and spent the next few months convalescing.
He was posted to the Overseas Training Brigade in July and then rejoined 12 Battalion in France, from December 1918 until February 1919. On his return to the UK, Daly underwent sponsored training in the manufacture of 'druggist sundries' and married Edith Harrby (or Harrhy) in Islington, London on 8 April. He embarked for Australia, with Edith, on 18 July 1919 aboard HMAT Orsova arriving in Melbourne on 4 September. Daly's appointment in the AIF was terminated on 7 June 1920.
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
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. The oak leaf which should be on the ribbon to indicate being Mentioned in Despatches is not present. Married with two children and an e
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
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
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.
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 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
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. Presented to Lieutenant G L Dolan DCM, 53 Battalion AIF. Born at Surrey Hills, Sydney in June 1894, George Leslie 'Les' Dol
