Victory Medal : Corporal F Warren 6 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF

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Accession Number REL30335.003
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Medal
Physical description Bronze
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom
Date made c 1920
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. The bronze medal has been gilded after issue.

History / Summary

Associated with the service of 8627 Bombardier Frederick Warren of 6 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF. Warren was born in 1897 and worked as a station hand until his enlistment on 17 September 1915. He sailed for Egypt on the troopship 'Persic' on 22 November 1915. Warren served with his unit on the Western Front and was awarded the Military Medal for 'conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty'. He embarked for return to Australia on 27 April 1919.