Some small groups of men escaped and made their way back to Australia but almost 800 surviving Australians became prisoners of war
the first qualification for any prospective member of the Order was that he be a patriotic gentleman of impeccable character
GVR (Major W
he was transferred to King's Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital at Bushy Park
United Kingdom. Two Service Decorations GTRexclude Some small groups of menA Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, to Seaman T. L. Williams, Royal Naval Reserve. George V (D. 2081 T. L. WILLIAMS, SEAn, R. N. R.). Naming is engraved in large capitals. Edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, original ribbon, fine. Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Un Named. QEII. Un named, court mounted, adhesive residue evident on the obverse and edge, contact marks, original ribbon, near fine.