The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 George V in the centre. The reverse has a hinged vertical pin clasp. These badges were issued to men who could no longer serve because age, wounds or sickness had rendered permanently unfit for further service.
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.
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse 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 af
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
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 emigrate
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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