the first qualification for any prospective member of the Order was that he be a patriotic gentleman of impeccable character
Some small groups of men escaped and made their way back to Australia but almost 800 surviving Australians became prisoners of war
The Battle Honours were emblazoned on the colours after the war
scattered patina
2nd Corps Service Command
United Kingdom. Two Service Decorations GTRexclude the first qualification for anyA Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, to Seaman T. L. Williams, Royal Naval Reserve. George V (D. 2081 T. L. WILLIAMS, SEAn, R. N. R.). Naming is engraved in large capitals. Edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, original ribbon, fine. Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Un Named. QEII. Un named, court mounted, adhesive residue evident on the obverse and edge, contact marks, original ribbon, near fine.