Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

British War Medal 1914-20 (1970 Pte. E. King, 1 Bn. A.I.F.) nearly extremely fine £100-150

M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918; Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 25 July 1918.

Recommendation reads: ‘On the night of the 1st November 1917, No 1980 Gunner Edward King in company with Bombr. Mosely and Gunner Minchin when passing near Glencorse Wood, heard a cry for help. The ground was excessively boggy and the enemy were shelling the spot heavily at the time, and the darkness of the night was also instrumental in prolonging the search. Gunner King’s perseverance and that of his comrades resulted in their finding a wounded infantry man to whom they rendered first aid and then carried to a dressing station. This man is a telephonist and has repeatedly shewn the same valour and disregard for danger in carrying out his work under heavy fire. His conduct is worthy of special recognition.’

Edward King enlisted at Ulladulla on 12 January 1915. He served in Gallipoli and was wounded 17 August 1915 and invalided to Malta then England. Then in France he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in rescuing a fallen comrade and for his consistent good work as a Telephonist whilst under heavy shell-fire. He was seriously wounded on 30 September 1918 and died of his wounds on 4 October 1918. King was buried in the Tincourt New British Cemetery. With a quantity of copied research.