The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches oak leaf. Medal impressed around edge with recipient's details.
Awarded to Geoffrey Gordon (Geoff) McCrae who was born in 1809 at Lower Hawthorn, Victoria. McRae was an architect and serving as a captain in the Militia with the 58th Infantry Regiment (The Essendon Rifles) when he enlisted in the AIF in August 1914 at Hawthorn, Victoria. He was twice wounded on Gallipoli while serving with 7 Battalion. In 1916, at the express wish of his former battalion commander, Brigadier General H E 'Pompey' Elliott, he was transfered to 60 Battalion, promoted to major and appointed commander of the unit. He was twenty-six years old when he was killed in action on the evening of 19 July 1916 during the battle of Fromelles. McRae was posthumously Mentioned in Despatches and is buried at Rue-Du-Bois Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France. He is commemorated by a stained glass window in Christ Church, Hawthorn, Victoria.
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Awarded to Geoffrey Gordon (Geoff) McCrae who was born in 1809 at Lower Hawthorn, Victoria. McRae was an architect and serving as a capt
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Geoffrey Gordon (Geoff) McCrae who was born in 1809 at Lower Hawthorn, Victoria. McRae was an architect and ser
Metal plaques which were fixed to the cross over the grave at Rue Du Bois military cemetery of Major Geoff. G. Mccrae, 60 Battalion AIF. Four aluminium plates, one incorrectly marked 'Major G. G. M
TYPESCRIPT COPIES OF MCCRAE'S LETTERS HOME. REGULAR AND INFORMATIVE. FIELD SERVICE POSTCARD, ORIGINAL LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF MCCRAE AND OF HIS FATHER. MAP OF GALLIPOLI DRAWN BY MCCRAE. LETTERS OF
Collection relating to the service of Major Geoffrey Gordon McCrae, 7 Battalion and 60 Battalion, AIF, 1914-1916, Egypt, Gallipoli, Cyprus, France. Collection consists of a diary kept by Major McCrae
Australian Army officer's khaki cotton drill service dress jacket with oxidised brass rank insignia of major. The single-breasted jacket is secured by four large leather buttons and has an open lapel
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Geoffrey Gordon (Geoff) McCrae who was born in 1809 at Lower Hawthorn, Victoria. McRae was an architect and ser
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Awarded to Geoffrey Gordon (Geoff) McCrae who was born in 1809 at Lower Hawthorn, Victoria. McRae was an architect and serving as a capt
Collection relating to the service of Major Geoffrey Gordon McCrae, 7 Battalion and 60 Battalion, AIF, 1914-1916, Egypt, Gallipoli, Cyprus, France. Collection consists of a diary kept by Major McCrae
Metal plaques which were fixed to the cross over the grave at Rue Du Bois military cemetery of Major Geoff. G. Mccrae, 60 Battalion AIF. Four aluminium plates, one incorrectly marked 'Major G. G. M
Victory Medal with Mention in despatches oak leaf attached to ribbon. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 1919 Sergeant (later Lieutenant ) Patrick Celestine Callahan was born in Victori
Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches oak leaf. Medal impressed around edge with recipient's details. Charles Alfred Birtles was born at Beechworth, Victoria, in June 1889, and was working as a l
