| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | H19321 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Postcard illustrating the 'drip' rifle, a delayed action device for firing a rifle by means of ...
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Postcard illustrating the 'drip' rifle, a delayed action device for firing a rifle by means of weights operated through water escaping from one tin into another. This device assisted the Australian evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula, giving the impression of soldiers still firing their rifles. The drip rifle was invented by Lance Corporal, later Captain William Charles Scurry who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his ingenuity. Scurry later served with the 58th Battalion and was commanding officer of the 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery where he was awarded a Military Cross in October 1916.
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- Military Cross : Captain W C Scurry, 15 Light Trench Mortar Battery, AIF
- Distinguished Conduct Medal : Lance Corporal W C Scurry, 7 Battalion, AIF
- 1914-15 Star : Private W C Scurry, 7 Battalion, AIF
- British War Medal 1914-20 : Captain W C Scurry, 15 Light Trench Mortar Battery, AIF
- Victory Medal with MID : Captain W C Scurry, 15 Light Trench Mortar Battery, AIF
- British War Medal 1939-45 : Major W C Scurry, 17 Garrison Battalion, CMF.
- Australia Service Medal : Major W C Scurry, 17 Garrison Battalion, CMF