| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR01718 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Document |
| Maker |
Smythe, Albert Victor |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | March 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Smythe, Albert Victor (Private)
Description
Citation for the Military Medal awarded to Private Smythe for his actions on 9 August 1942 at Kokoda. Serving with 39 Battalion, Smythe held off at least seven Japanese assaults on his section's position for a period of 24 hours. This was done despite being wounded, having to take command of the section and having only two other wounded men remaining who could assist him.