Genuine full size cased ANZAC Commemorative Medallion correctly engraved E. Enoch Francis Nicholls was born in St. Helens Tasmania and enlisted in the A. F on the 30/01/1915. His service number was 2055 and he was taken on strength with the 12th Battalion at Gallipoli on the 16/06/1915. He was evacuated from Gallipoli suffering from Enteric and later transferred to the 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company. In 1918 whilst serving as a Lance Corporal with the Signal Company he was recommended for the Military Medal. His citation states. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at HERVILLY on 17th/18th September, 1918. Lance Corporal NICHOLLS worked continuously patrolling and mending lines under heavy shell fire, and by his excellent work enabled communication to be maintained throughout. He set a splendid example to his men. Source:’Commonwealth Gazette’ No. Enoch survived the war and again volunteered for WW2 with service number T34309. Medallion comes cased with internet picture and copy of citation for the M. The item “WW1 Australian ANZAC Commemorative Medallion / medal. Tasmanian M. M winner” is in sale since Thursday, August 18, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “sapper_mick4″ and is located in Keperra, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Country: Australia
- Campaign: World War I
- Product Type: Medals
- Era: 1960s