WWI Anzac Medal - Alexander Bromley Jones

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TitleWWI Anzac Medal - Alexander Bromley JonesObject TypeMilitaryPersonal EffectsDate1915DescriptionAnzac Commemorative Medal awarded to Alexander Bromley Jones for his services at Gallipoli.

A.B.Jones on back and map of Australia and New Zealand on backing of stars Southern Cross.Provenance and SignifcanceAlexander Bromley 'Ben' Jones enlisted in WWI in Perth in 1914, served at Gallipoli, and returned to Australia 5 years later in 1919.

Alexander was a driver and drove a team of horses when the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli.

Ben was a foundation member of the Perth RSL, and was a resident of Albion Park in later years. He died in 1979, aged 98 and is buried at the Church England Cemetery at Albion Park.

Ben's daughter Patricia Christopher operated the store at Calderwood Road, Albion Park for many years.DonorChristopher, Patricia

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialBronze.

Velvet lined case.DimensionsMedal 7.5cm x 5 cm, -Case 8.5cm x 9.5cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryOrganisationSecondaryMilitary

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CollectionObjectsLocalityAlbion ParkPersonChristopher, Patricia

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