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Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australia some time after 1910. On 15 August 1914, aged 43, Jurd enlisted in the naval contingent of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force as an Able Seaman serving with it until January 1915. In May 1915, he enlisted as a private in 2 Infantry Battalion AIF. He joined the Battalion on Gallipoli and served with it until the evacuation. In 1916, he was posted to 5 Pioneer Battalion, and served with it for the remainder of the war, rising to the rank of warrant officer. Jurd was decorated three times in 1918, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the Military Medal and the Belgian Croix de Guerre. He returned to Australia in February 1919, and was discharged medically unfit due to a gun shot wound to his right leg, suffered at Bellicourt. Frederick Jurd died in Sydney in 1939. The recommendation for his Distinguished Conduct Medal reads 'During the period 25th February to 16th September 1918, this W.O. has been C.S.M. of "C" Company. During February and March, around Messines, his Company were digging communication trenches and on several occasions C.S.M. JURD displayed conspicuous gallantry under heavy fire, and by his coolness and leadership undoubtedly greatly influenced the men under his command. During the attack in front of Villers-Bretonneux, on 8th August 1918 his Company were engaged in preparing the road between that village and the front line. The task was to keep the road up to the Infantry and make it ready for the advance of armoured cars. The work was completed well ahead of schedule time, and this W.O. was of very material assistance in bringing this work to a successful issue. While this was well in hand C.S.M. JURD organised small parties for the purpose of removing land mines, and, in other cases, fenced them around and put up warning notices. His prompt action undoubtedly saved casualties and material.'
Discharged Returned Soldier Badge. Impressed reverse with serial number '65914'. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to
Aluminium identity disc of Sergeant (later Warrant Officer Class II) Frederick George Jurd, 5 Pioneer Battalion, AIF. The disc is hand inscribed on each side with the same information, once in small c
Certificates issued to 2332 Sergeant- Major Frederick George Jurd for conspicuous services. Jurd was awarded a Military Medal and later a Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1919 for bravery during action
Military Cross and bar (Geo V). A cross pattee with an Imperial crown at the end of each arm. Bar suspension with white and purple ribbon. Unnamed as issued. Norman Harold Whitfield had served four
Studio portrait of Frederick George Jurd, in the uniform of a Private of the Royal Marines (Artillery Branch). He was born in London in 1870 and emigrated to Australia some time after 1910. On 15 Augu
Studio portrait of Able Seaman (AB) Frederick George Jurd, Naval Contingent of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF), who enlisted on 15 August 1914, aged 43 years. AB Jurd se
Studio portrait of 2332 Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Frederick George Jurd, 7th Reinforcements, 2nd Battalion. CSM Jurd enlisted on 27 May 1915 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Orsova on 14 July 1
Pair of brass 'A' Gallipoli service badges authorised for wear by Gallipoli veterans on each colour patch in 1916. Originally embroidered, they took the form of brass letters from 1917. The badges, w
Silver War Badge with impressed serial number 'A97699' on reverse. The badge is circular with the words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' around the rim, and a voided cypher and crown of King Ge
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australi
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australia some ti
Belgian Croix de Guerre. Unnamed as issued. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australia some time after 1910. On 1
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Austr
Discharged Returned Soldier Badge. Impressed reverse with serial number '65914'. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to
Silver War Badge with impressed serial number 'A97699' on reverse. The badge is circular with the words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' around the rim, and a voided cypher and crown of King Ge