The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Collection relating to the Second World War service of N103951 Private Benjamin Gower Hardy, 22nd Garrison Battalion, Australian Army, Australia, 1944-1951.
Wallet 1 of 1 consists of a citation for posthumous award of the George Cross to Private Hardy, and an envelope addressed to Hardy's sister, dated 1951. Private Hardy was killed as a result of his actions at the No. 12 Prisoner of War camp breakout in Cowra, New South Wales on 5 August 1944.
Letters, telegram and condolence cards sent at the time of Private Hardy's death during the Japanese Cowra Outbreak in August 1944. Correspondence connected with award of George Cross and subsequent c
British War Medal 1939-45. This British War Medal 1939-45 was issued to Private Benjamin Gower Hardy, 22 Garrison Battalion. The British War Medal 1939-45 recognises 28 days full-time service in the
George Cross. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. George Cross awarded to Private Benjamin Gower Hardy, 22 Garrison Battalion. Benjamin Gower Hardy was born at Marrickville, Sydney on 28 Aug
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. This Australia Service Medal 1939-45 was issued to Private Benjamin Gower Hardy, 22 Garrison Battalion. The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and oth
Funeral procession along the main street of Privates C. H. Shepherd, Ralph Jones and Benjamin Gower Hardy, all of the 22nd Garrison Battalion. They were killed repelling the Japanese outbreak at the 1
