Medals
The practice of awarding medals to people who have served in conflict goes back many hundreds of years.
Most Australians who served in World War I were given one or two medals, depending on when and how long they served. Some also received additional medals to recognise acts of bravery, heroism or other achievements.
Australian Military Force Medal
Associated Person: Archibald Lewis Parsons
Medal
Associated Person: Patrick James Gavin
Lifesaving Competition Medal
Associated Person: Thomas Kennedy Irwin Junior
Caption: Medal labelled "Thirroul Easter Sports" 1917. Reverse inscription: "Rescue and Resuscitation Competition won by NWLSC - T. Irwin".
Surf Life Saving medal awarded to Charles Irwin
Associated Person: Charles Duff Irwin
Caption: Awarded to Charles Duff Irwin 9 March 1916.
Surf Life Saving medal awarded to Charles Irwin
Associated Person: Charles Duff Irwin
Range of buttons belonging to John Harold Richardson
Associated Person: John Harold Richardson
Stanley William Gorrell's war medals with original envelope
Associated Person: Stanley William Gorrell
British War Medal
A.I.F medal awarded to Herbert Reynolds
Associated Person: Herbert Vincent Reynolds
Medal - Edwin Street
Associated Person: Edwin Street
Caption: Medal featuring a black and white portrait of Edwin Street in uniform.
George A Baker's service medal in original packaging
Associated Person: George Alexander Baker
George A Baker's service medal
Associated Person: George Alexander Baker
