| Accession Number | 132991 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Smith, J H |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 15 July 1947 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
THE DICKIN MEDAL, THE VICTORIA CROSS FOR ANIMALS, AWARDED TO TWO AUSTRALIAN PIGEONS, BEING ...
Description
THE DICKIN MEDAL, THE VICTORIA CROSS FOR ANIMALS, AWARDED TO TWO AUSTRALIAN PIGEONS, BEING PRESENTED BY THE MINISTER FOR THE ARMY, THE HONOURABLE CYRIL CHAMBERS. LEFT TO RIGHT: BRIGADIER A. D. MOLLOY, THE SIGNAL OFFICER IN CHARGE; THE MINISTER FOR THE ARMY, THE HONOURABLE CYRIL CHAMBERS; MR G. COCHRANE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, VICTORIAN HOMING ASSOCIATION; MR J. FLAVELL, DONOR OF PIGEON; MR N. BAGLIN, AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL REPRESENTATIVE; MR G. ADAMS, DONOR OF PIGEON; MR R. ELSO, PRESIDENT, YARRAVILLE PIGEON CLUB; CAPTAIN D. H. DAY, EX CORPS OF SIGNALS.