Villers Bretonneux

Date from 24 April 1918
Date to 25 April 1918
Place Villers-Bretonneux
Category Battle honours
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Alternative Names
  • Villers-Bretonneux
Description

Acknowledges involvement in defensive operations in the area bounded by the Avre and Somme rivers during the renewed German drive against the village of Villers-Bretonneux. The honour includes recognition of the successful Australian counterattack mounted on the village on the night of the 24 April.