Orders, Decorations & Medals - Aust. Singles

Lot 3123    SESSION 13 (2.30PM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH)    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Aust. Singles

Estimate $1,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,600

MILITARY CROSS (GVR), unnamed. In case of issue. Very fine.

Together with ID disc engraved 'W.K.Douglas/Chaplain/12th Bn AIF/C of E', Rising Sun hat badge and collar badges (2); copy of photograph, research including copy of Service Record.

MC: LG 01JAN1918, CAG 18Apr1918 'For gallantry and conspicuous devotion to duty. At Boursies on 6th and 9th April 1917 he remained for two nights at the Regimental Aid Post assisting the R.E.C. and on the 10th inst when the enemy had been driven back, went into the open, close behind the firing line, officiating at the burial of the dead, exposed to shell fire and heavy fire from snipers. He has always set an example of gallantry and devotion to duty'.

Chaplain 4th Class William Keith Douglas, Clergyman, age 27yrs, born 01Jul1888 in Burnley, Vic; previously served 'G' then 'D' Coy (Q'town) Tas Rangers 1902/06, Lieut Senior Cadets 1906/10; Enl.01Jul1915, Vic; Emb.16Jul1915 Melbourne, Vic; attached to 12th Bn as Chaplain 27Sep1916; RTA 13Apr1919; appointment terminated 15Aug1919.