United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Knights Commander (Kbe), C.1945 Archive two battalions became isolated on

two battalions became isolated on the South bank of the river

Accompanied by copies of his WWI Australian Service Records

he was with the Army Reserve for an additional nine years

he embarked from Noumea aboard the Tryon-class Evacuation Transport USS Tryon (APH-1) on October 6th

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Knights Commander (Kbe), C.1945 Archive two battalions became isolated onInstituted in 1917. Military Issue. Badge: In silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, on its original full length second type military neck ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base with faceted rays, measuring 81. 5 mm (w) x 82. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback. Intact enamels, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most