Military Medal : Private B W Beinke, 43 Battalion, AIF

Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

3361 Private Berthold Walter Beinke was born in Walloway, South Australia and enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 26 October 1916. He sailed from Adelaide on 10 February 1917 aboard HMAT Seang Bee as a member of 9 Reinforcements, 50 Battalion. He later transferred to 43 Battalion and was awarded the Military Medal in 1918. The citation reads 'On 29th. September, 1918, during operations South of BONY, Private BEINKE was a Company Stretcher Bearer and throughout the operation he worked without spell or rest devoting himself to rescuing and dressing and evacuating wounded, and at times going forward almost up to enemy positions in face of very heavy enemy fire in order to attend to wounded men. His actions saved many lives and his splendid heroism was admired by all'. Beinke embarked for return to Australia on 7 February 1919.

• British War Medal 1914-20 : Private B W Beinke, 43 Battalion, AIF
• Victory Medal 1914-19 : Private B W Beinke, 43 Battalion, AIF