Medals & Awards: Gallipoli

22nd-battalionThe following thirteen men were awarded for bravery during the 22nd Battalion’s involvement in the Gallipoli campaign from September to the evacuation in December 1915. Click on their award to read the citation for their individual action.

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Reg No. Rank Name Init. Award Date of Battle or Action Date Awarded London Gazette
695 Private Smith H. Military Medal 11 October 1915 27 October 1916
1149 Sergeant Stone R.G. Distinguished Conduct Medal 11 October 1915 22 January 1916
37 Lance Corporal Kruger J. Distinguished Conduct Medal 29 October 1915 22 January 1916
711 Private Wilson W.A. Mention in Despatches 29 October 1915 13 July 1916
Lieut. Bazeley E.T. Military Cross 29 October 1915 22 January 1916
Captain Rodda H.C. Mention in Despatches 29 October 1915 13 July 1916
Captain Stewart I.P. Military Cross 29 October 1915 03 June 1916
989 Private Horan F. Distinguished Conduct Medal 18 December 1915 03 June 1916
462 Private Smith  E.R. Military Medal 19 December 1915 27 October 1916
663 Sergeant O’Beirne J. Military Medal 19 December 1915 27 October 1916
859 Private Morey L.C. Military Medal 19 December 1915 27 October 1916
1043 Private Smith S. Military Medal 19 December 1915 27 October 1916
1956 Private Skeoch H.W. Military Medal 19 December 1915 27 September 1916

 

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