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

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1918

Overview

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

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Registration number

cwa-org-32-P1997.301.5n

Item type

Photographs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Photographic Media

Inscriptions and markings

AMWA43697

Contextual information

Military Cross Citation

'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

Year

1918

Links to additional resources

Military Cross [collectionswa.net.au]

Service Summary [www.aif.adfa.edu.au]

Service Records [recordsearch.naa.gov.au]

Croix de guerre (France) [collectionswa.net.au]

Cavaliere, Ordine della Corona d'Italia [en.wikipedia.org]

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Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

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