Military Medal : Private W H Bain, 3 Battalion, AIF

Military Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

Awarded to 6718 Private William Henry Bain of 3 Battalion, AIF. Bain, from Sydney, NSW, was working as a labourer at the time of his enlistment on 1 August 1916. He sailed for the Western Front on the troopship S.S. 'Port Nicholson' on 8 November, 1916. Bain was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, France on 14 April, 1918. The recommendation for his award reads, 'During an enemy attack Pte. Bain heedless of the heavy barrage passed through and warned the front line posts of a flank attack. At all times during the operations he showed great courage and utter disregard of personal safety and was instrumental in keeping communication with his Company posts during the heavy barrage. At all times he was under direct observation and was subjected to heavy machine gun fire, in addition to the barrage fire. His bravery earned for him the greatest admiration of all ranks'. Bain returned to Australia on 31 March 1919.

• British War Medal 1914-20 : Private W H Bain, 3 Battalion, AIF
• Victory Medal : Private W H Bain, 3 Battalion, AIF