Efficiency Medal : Major D Bryant Accession Number: REL29308.009

Description

Efficiency Medal (EIIR) for twelve years' service, with clasp for six years' further service. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.

Contextual Description

Don Bryant was born in 1918 and was commissioned in the Citizen Military Forces early in the Second World War. Transferring to the 2nd AIF, he joined the 2/48 Battalion, becoming commander of 'C' Company in 1941. For his gallant leadership of this company at Tel El Eisa in July 1942, he was awarded the Military Cross. He was wounded later in the North African campaign, but recovered to see service in the Pacific. Post-war, Bryant remained in the Australian Army, holding a variety of positions including Camp Commandant at the Woomera Range and Senior Instructor at the School of Infantry. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1960, and retired in 1969 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Details

Accession Number
REL29308.009
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medal
Physical Description
Material: Nickel-silver
Date Made
post 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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