The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Studio portrait of Major (Maj) Henry William Murray VC DSO and bar DCM, 13th Battalion. Maj Murray was awarded the Victoria Cross as a Captain (Capt) for "most conspicuous bravery" on 4 - 5 February 1917 at Stormy Trench, France. Capt Murray led his company in an attack and quickly captured the enemy position, fighting back three heavy counter attacks by the enemy. He encouraged his men, led bombing and bayonet parties and carried wounded men to safety. He landed at Gallipoli as a Gunner on 25 April 1915 and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in June 1915. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his work at Mouquet Farm in August 1916, and in April 1917 received the bar to the DSO for his part in the battle at the Hindenburg Line. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in March 1918 and in May 1919 was created a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.
Paris. c. 1918. Portrait of Major (Maj) Hugh John Connell, DSO, MC and Bar, of the 35th Battalion, (35th Bn). Maj Connell served with the 35th Bn in Villers Bretonneux, France. He won his Military Cro
Studio portrait of Major (Maj) John Joesph Murray, MC. He embarked with his brother, 2097 Private Thomas Frederick Murray (later killed in action on Gallipoli) with the 1st Battalion aboard HMAT Ceram
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) John Joseph Murray. He embarked with his brother, 2097 Private Thomas Frederick Murray (later killed in action on Gallipoli) with the 1st Battalion aboar
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) John Joseph Murray. He embarked with his brother, 2097 Private Thomas Frederick Murray (later killed in action on Gallipoli) with the 1st Battalion aboar
Informal outdoor group portrait of officers of the 9th Battery, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade. Identified from left to right: Sergeant Major Norman Victor Light (later Lieutenant (Lt)); Lt Price Jacob
Informal outdoor group portrait of officers of the 9th Battery, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade. Identified from left to right: Sergeant Major Norman Victor Light (later Lieutenant (Lt)); Lt Price Jacob
