Lot 4842

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Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Army Meritorious Service Medal (GVR type A with swivelling suspender). 6534 Cpl J.Marr. 17 A.S.C. A.I.F. on first medal, 6534 Cpl J.Marr. 57/Aust:Inf: on second medal. Both medals impressed. A few contact marks on second medal, otherwise toned good very fine.

Entitled to 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal 1914-19.

MSM: LG 17/6/1918, p7179; CAG 7/11/1918, p2114, to Corporal James Marr, 57 Aust Infy Bn.

Recommendation by Brig-Gen H.E. 'Pompey' Elliott, Commanding 15th Infy Bde: During the period 22nd September to 25th February 1918, Corporal Marr has acted in the capacity of Transport N.C.O. His work often means long hours out but his devotion to duty has meant the successful completion of many important tasks entrusted to him, such as taking ammunition or special stores to the forward area. In an excellent manner he carried out his duties during the operations at Polygon Wood, East of Ypres, September and October 1917, when he was charged with the duty of getting supplies through congested traffic and enemy shelling. In addition to this, he often was detailed to get through special ammunition or stores, and R.E. materials to forward points as required. His trustworthiness has been of great help to the HQ side of the Brigade Staff during operations in the line, or on the move.

James Marr, station hand, age 26, born at Fovran, Aberdeen, Scotland; Enl.16Jan1915 at Longreach, Qld; Emb.26Jun1915; TOS 57Bn at Tel-el-Kebir 15Mar1916; appt'd Driver 18Apr1916; temp attached to 15 Infy Bde HQs 04May1916; to France 25Jun1916 with 57Bn; to Cpl 09Nov1916; awarded MSM in AIF List 546 18Jun1918 and medal presented by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in France; RTA 21Mar1919; Disch.14Jul1919.