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02-December-2014
02-December-2014

Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin
The plaque commemorates Harry Whittle, Herbert Casson, Eric Edwards and Percival Richardson who were all awarded the Military Medal in World War One.

The Military Medal (or MM) was a medal awarded for exceptional bravery. It was awarded to the Other Ranks (N.C.O.'s and Men) and was first instituted in 25 March 1916 during The First World War, to recognise bravery in battle.

Location

Address:Bundey Terrace, Soldiers` Memorial Hospital, Pinnaroo, 5304
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.25779
Long: 140.902804
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919

Dedication

Front Inscription

Australian Military Forces
World War I
1914 - 1918

This plaque honours the 4 Pinnarroo district residents awarded the Military Medal "For bravery in the field", the 3rd highest award.

Service No : 3774  
Rank : Sergeant  
Unit : 48th Bn
Harry Cleggett Whittle
Recommended : Distinguished Conduct Medal
Awarded : Military Medal
Citation :
[ Details of Citation ]

Service No : 412C  
Rank : Private  
Unit : 3rd MG Bn
Herbert John Casson
Recommended : Distinguished Conduct Medal
Awarded : Military Medal
Citation :
[ Details of Citation ]

Service No : 6224
Rank : Lance Corporal  
Unit : 10th Bn
Eric Milton Edwards
Recommended : Distinguished Conduct Medal
Awarded : Military Medal
Citation :
[ Details of Citation ] 

Service No: 6146
Rank: Private 
Unit: 50th Bn.
Percival Gordon Richardson 
Awarded Military Medal 
Citation:
[ Details of Citation ] 

Pinnaroo RSL Club Sub Branch 

Lest We Forget



 

Source: MA
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