Lot 2426

Description

MM Trio: Military Medal (GVR type 1); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4586 Pte-L.Cpl-J.Parton. 31/Aust:Inf: on first medal, 4586 Cpl J.Parton. 31 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, very fine.

MM: LG 14/5/1919, p6060; CAG 15/9/1919, p1364 - to 4586 L/Cpl James Parton, 31 Aust Infy Bn.
Recommendation: During the operations of 29th. and 30th. September and 1st. October this N.C.O. displayed an initiative and daring much above the average. His platoon sergeant having become a casualty, he assumed command of the platoon, and led them for two days, during which time he showed such daring, contempt of danger and cheerfulness under most adverse conditions as to be a source of inspiration to his platoon. On the line being established he volunteered for, and took out a patrol under heavy machine gun fire, and returned with valuable information as to the position of several machine gun posts. Throughout the whole operations he exhibited a courage, initiative and devotion to duty of a very high standard, and set a splendid example to others.
The above recommendation relates to service in Bellicourt in France.
James Parton, bricklayer, age 33, born at Sydney, NSW; Enl.05Oct1916 at Warwick, Qld in 12Rfts 31Bn; Emb.22Dec1916; to France 09Jul1917; TOS 31Bn 01Aug1917; to L/Cpl 01Oct1917; to T/Cpl 15Oct1918; to Cpl 15Jan1919; RTA 05Jul1919; Disch.30Sep1919.