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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia > Records

World War 1, Europe, CALDER, 32 Battalion, 1918

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1918

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Informal outdoor portrait of Major John Bricknell Calder, Military Cross, Croix de guerre

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cwa-org-32-P1997.301.5n

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War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

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Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He, with his company, dug 500 yards of communication trench beyond the outpost line, carrying out the work after dark under continual machine-gun and rifle fire. Throughout the night he personally handled his man with the greatest courage and determination, completing the work on the following night under increased difficulties owing to intense shelling. He has on this and on all other occasions set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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Croix de guerre (France)

Cavaliere, Ordine della Corona d'Italia

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