| Accession Number | 013481 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
McNeil, John Earl (Earl) |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 2 November 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
THE COMMANDING OFFICER PRESENTING A COMMENDATION CARD FROM GENERAL BLAMEY TO CORPORAL R.W. ...
Description
THE COMMANDING OFFICER PRESENTING A COMMENDATION CARD FROM GENERAL BLAMEY TO CORPORAL R.W. RANKIN. RANKIN WAS THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER TO RECEIVE A DISTINCTION FOR SERVICES ON AUSTRALIAN SOIL. HE SAVED HIS LEWIS GUN ALTHOUGH HE WAS EXPOSED TO DIVE-BOMBING AND MACHINE-GUNNING FROM JAPANESE PLANES IN A BIG RAID CARRIED OUT BY THE ENEMY ON AN OPERATIONAL BASE IN AUSTRALIA. (NEGATIVE BY MCNEIL).