What happened to this bravery award (see attached) Name : TERRY, LIONEL JOHN Service : Australian Army Service Number : 3400376 Birth Date : 29 December 1930 Birth Place : Neutral Bay, NSW Death Date : 25 January 1953 Rank : Private Corps : Royal Australian Infantry Corps Honours : None for display Days in Service : 206 Prisoner of War : No Nominal Roll of Australian Veterans of the Korean War
Government Gazette Notices - Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 - 1973) - 23 Jun 1955 I assume that the previously established policy against posthumous combat awards generally (other than VC) explains the MiD. Doubtless he would have received an award had he survived. Advanced Search | Australian War Memorial
Hi, Thanks for sharing. A fine citation. I note effective use of the Owen Gun. Haven't seen mention of the Owen Gun for a while. Owen gun - Wikipedia Steve
