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World War 1, Australia, 2772 MAHONEY MM , 6th Reinforcements, 25 Battalion
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Overview
Corporal Daniel MAHONEY Military Medal (2772). Joined at Brisbane 28/6/1915, 6th Reinforcements, 25th Battalion. Embarked from Brisbane onboard His Majesty’s Australian Transport A48 “Seung Bee” 21/10/1915. Posted 9th Battalion. Awarded Military Medal for action at Fleurbaix France, 1-2/6/1916. Returned to Australia 12/4/1919
Details
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Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA32400
Item type
Themes
Width
85 mm
Height or length
50 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Military Medal
'At FLEURBAIX, FRANCE. In 9th Battalion raid on enemy's trenches on the night 1st/2nd July, 1916, owing to his bomber going down a sap he did his own bombing and drove an enemy Machine Gun team from their gun single handed and commenced unscrewing it from the stand. Subsequently with assistance he got the gun out and carried it across No Man's Land under fire. In his work all though the raid he showed great courage and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916
Contextual Information
P2007.123.1c
AHMS IRN 32400
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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