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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia > Records

World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 2089 FORREST, 10 Light Horse

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10 Australian Light Horse - Troopers 1914-1920

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Image of 2089 Lieutenant James Ramsay Forrest, MM and Bar from Ludlow, 14th Reinforcements, enlisted 23 November 1915, returned 3 March 1919

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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

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-33.603996021675, 115.47858925143

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