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1875

Overview

Medal and ribbon display

Historical information

The medal was presented by Captain A.J Hillman to WH McGlew being the "Best Shot” in 1875.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2022.115

Inscriptions and markings

"Presented by Captain A.J Hillman to WH McGlew 'Best Shot' 1875"

Contextual information

Organised rifle shooting before 1901 focussed on volunteers and Swan River colony militia. Captain A.J Hillman was born 22 October 1841 in Perth, Western Australia. He was a member of the Metropolitan Rifles, being a sub Lieutenant in 1873 and Captain in 1876, and promoted to Major, Officer Commanding, Metropolitan Rifle Volunteers in 1883.

Year

1875

Last modified

Tuesday, 17 January, 2023

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