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World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 2089 FORREST, 10 Light Horse
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Overview
Image of 2089 Lieutenant James Ramsay Forrest, MM and Bar from Ludlow, 14th Reinforcements, enlisted 23 November 1915, returned 3 March 1919
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-55-550
Inscriptions and markings
Military Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 21st October, 1917, at BELLEWARDE RIDGE (east of YPRES) this N.C.O. was in command of a column of pack transport animals taking up ammunition. His column was heavily shelled and many animals became bogged. His promptness of action and coolness saved losses to personnel and ammunition. He delivered his ammunition. Military Medal awarded for conspicuous gallantry during BULLECOURT operations, vide D.R.O. 4th Aust. Div. No. 339, para. 12158.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917
Geotag
-33.603996021675, 115.47858925143
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- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1752 CURTIS, 10 Light Horse (5.29km away)
- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, LOCKE, 10 Light Horse (5.32km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF93718 ROBERTS (married HEFFERNAN) (9.41km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF15701 TUCKER (9.52km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF95158 FENNELL (married LEE) (9.79km away)
- Seaside Cottages Busselton April 1972 (12.06km away)
- Opening of Busselton CWA Holiday Home, colour, PC, (12.06km away)
- B1 The Old Butter Factory Building (13.08km away)
- B2 Boiler House (13.08km away)
- The Old Butter Factory Precinct (13.08km away)
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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