The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Collection relating to the First World War service of Second Lieutenant Percival Gorman Neeson MC, 26 Battalion, France, 1916.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of three letters, a radiographer's report, and a telegram related to Neeson's service on the Western Front in 1916. The radiographer's report, written on 30 July 1916, records a fracture to Neeson's skull [he had suffered a bullet wound during the Battle of Pozieres]. Two of the letters, written by [4274 Private] William Cardinal Wynne, describe Neeson's reputation among the men of 26 Battalion and recount his actions at Pozieres, including his heroism during a gas attack, his wounding, and his current condition. The telegram carries instructions for Neeson to attend a ceremony at Buckingham Palace [for the presentation of his Military Cross].
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipients details. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson was a languages teacher working in Grafton before he enlisted in the AIF in August 1916
Discharged Returned Soldier Badge, impressed reverse with serial number '2858'. A length of British War Medal ribbon has been sewn onto the reverse of the badge. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson
Military Cross (Geo V). Privately engraved reverse with recipient's details. Award in original case of issue, ribbon has silver pin clasp (presumably dating from presentation by King George V at Bucki
Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's sword and leather scabbard. The blade is etched on the right side with the Royal Coat of Arms and a small panel with the initials of PN (Percival Neeson). On the left s
Small leather pistol holster used by 2nd Lieutenant P G Neeson. The holster has a large flap which would have been closed by a 'D' ring and tongue fastening, the ring of which is now missing. The flap
Silver War Badge with impressed serial number 'A1337' 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 Geo
Gilded sweetheart style brooch with cypher of King George V and safety pin clasp. The reverse of the King's Crown is stamped with the word 'GILT'. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson was a school t
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson was a school teacher working in Grafton before he enlisted in the AIF in August 1916. Commissioned
Gilded sweetheart style brooch with cypher of King George V and safety pin clasp. The reverse of the King's Crown is stamped with the word 'GILT'. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson was a school t
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson was a school teacher working in Grafton before he enlisted in the AIF in August 1916. Commissioned
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipients details. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson was a languages teacher working in Grafton before he enlisted in the AIF in August 1916
Discharged Returned Soldier Badge, impressed reverse with serial number '2858'. A length of British War Medal ribbon has been sewn onto the reverse of the badge. Born in 1888, Percival Gorman Neeson
Collection relating to the service of Lieutenant Charles Main of 35th Battalion. Collection consists of typed extracts of fairly detailed letters that describe the voyage from Australia, camp life at
Silver War Badge with impressed serial number 'A1337' 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 Geo