Lot 2935

Description

British War Medal 1914-18, also MID emblem. Captain J.A.Clarebrough. A.I.F. Impressed. Very fine.

Together with ribbons display mounted for fitting medals. Only BWM and MID fitted.

Also entitled to Victory Medal 1914-19, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal 1939-45, Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal.

CAFLSM: CAG No.15 20/2/1930, p266, to Lt-Col J.A.Clarebrough, Melbourne University Rifles, 3rd Military District.

MID: LG 28/12/1917, p13565; CAG 18/4/1918, p843 - Captain J.A.Clarebrough, 37Bn.

Recommendation: From January 1917 to August 1917, this officer performed the duties of Adjutant of his Battalion with marked ability and devotion to duty. By his untiring energy, and by his keenness and conduct, he has set a splendid example to all Officers.

John Augustus Clarebrough, dental student, age 22, born at Moreland, Melbourne, Vic; Enl.01May1916 in A Coy 37Bn, with previous service in Junior Cadets, Senior Cadets and Citizen Forces; Emb.03Jun1916; to Capt 30Aug1916; to France 30Nov1916; to Adjutant 22Jan1917; WIA 30Aug1918, GSW back and concussion, France; relinquished appointment as Adjutant 02Dec1918; RTA 25Jan1919; Appt terminated 30Apr1919. Post WWI: CO of Melbourne University Regt 01Mar1927 to 31Mar1934, Intelligence Officer 3rd District Base 07May1935 to 14Mar1937, CO 37/39 Infy Bn 15Mar1937 to 23Aug1939, CO 6 Infy Bde 15Nov1939 -. WWII: VX54069 Appt'd Col 01Jul1941; to T/Brig 05Jan1942; CO 2Aust Armd Bde 05Jan-23Apr1942; CO 3Aust Tank Bde 23Apr1942 to 16Jun1943; CO 3Aust Motor Bde 16Jun1943 to 07Jul1944; Appt terminated 11Sep1944; Dr J.A.Clarebrough died in 1985.