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Medal Group - 450 PHILLIPS, 44 Battalion

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Overview

Medal Group of 5 medals from World War 1 and World War 2 including Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to 450 Private (later Lieutenant) Roy Robert Phillips. The medals are unmounted and have replacement ribbons.

Historical information

Distinguished Conduct Medal
'Leadership and fearlessness in attack on Green Line beyond Bethleem farm on 8 June 1917.'

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his platoon when his officer had been killed, holding on to an apparently impossible position, and consolidating it in face of a concentrated barrage. By his coolness and devotion he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 450
Date: 20 December 1917

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-54-895

Inscriptions and markings

The Group consists of: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal (All awarded for World War 1 Service), and the War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45 (Awarded for World War 2 Service).

Contextual Information

This Medal Group is displayed in the Traditions Gallery at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia.

Links to additional resources

Service Summary

Service Records

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Court or Swing Mounted

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