| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/07549.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
1914-15 Star : Private D Carter, 2 Battalion, AIF
Description
1914-15 Star. Officially issued duplicate replacement. Engraved reverse with recipient's details and 'D'.
History / Summary
2714 Private David Carter enlisted on 2 July 1915 and served as a stretcher bearer with 2 Battalion, AIF. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Pozieres in 1916. Later in France Carter was gassed and wounded, losing both a leg and an eye. He returned to Australia on 6 May 1919, but died from the effects of gassing and tuberculosis in 1921.