The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A delayed action device, commonly called a drip rifle, invented by Lance Corporal William Charles Scurry (later Captain W C Scurry MC DCM) of the 7th Battalion, AIF, for firing a rifle by means of weights operated through water escaping from one tin into another. A rifle could be left to operate 20 minutes after the device was set. Six rifles were left by 3rd Brigade to fire following the departure of the last party.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. William Charles Scurry was born at Carlton, Victoria in 1895. He was serving in the militia as a lieutenant in 58
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III bolt action rifle. Receiver marked with the Lithgow trade mark of a kangaroo within a shield over 1913. The butt disc is stamped 9.14 over 16A1. This rifle is co
Victory Medal with Mentioned in Despatches oakleaf. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. William Charles Scurry was born at Carlton, Victoria in 1895. He was serving in the militia as a l
Postcard illustrating the 'drip' rifle, a delayed action device for firing a rifle by means of weights operated through water escaping from one tin into another. This device assisted the Australian ev
Studio portrait of Captain William Charles Scurry MC DCM. He enlisted on 19 July 1915 in the 8th Reinforcements, 7th Battalion. He is best known for his invention of the 'drip' rifle, a delayed action
Studio portrait Wlliam Charles Scurry, of Ascot Vale, Vic. Scurry served with the Junior Cadets prior to enlisting in the First World War as 2668 Private Scurry on 19 July 1915, and he embarked from M
The drip fire rifle, which was invented by William Scurry, to deceive the Turks in the final hours of the evacuation of Gallipoli Pensinula. 2668 Private (Pte) William Charles Scurry enlisted on 19 J
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. William Charles Scurry was born at Carlton, Victoria in 1895. He was serving in the militia as a lieutenant in 58
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. William Charles Scurry was born at Carlton, Victoria in 1895. He was serving in the militia as a lieutenant in 58 Infantry Battalion (Essend
