Sergeant Harry Whittle, Private Herbert Casson, Lance Corporal Eric Edwards & Private Percival RichardsonPrint Page
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 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.25779 Long: 140.902804 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
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 :
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Service No : 412C
Rank : Private
Unit : 3rd MG Bn
Herbert John Casson
Recommended : Distinguished Conduct Medal
Awarded : Military Medal
Citation :
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Service No : 6224
Rank : Lance Corporal
Unit : 10th Bn
Eric Milton Edwards
Recommended : Distinguished Conduct Medal
Awarded : Military Medal
Citation :
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Service No: 6146
Rank: Private
Unit: 50th Bn.
Percival Gordon Richardson
Awarded Military Medal
Citation:
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Pinnaroo RSL Club Sub Branch
Lest We Forget