Australian Singles

Lot 3346       Australian Singles

Estimate $750
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $950

MILITARY MEDAL (GVIR) (1ST TYPE). V48019 Pte J.J.Milburn CMF. Impressed. Very fine.

John Joseph Milburn. Enl.27Mar1941. Dis.1Apr1946. MM L.G. 4 October, 1945: 'For exceptional conduct, initiative and outstanding courage in a company advance against heavy opposition along the Buin road. Pte Milburn is a bren gunner in 7 platoon A Company. On 3 June 1945 his company was moving astride the Buin Road in close contact with the enemy. Pte Milburn's platoon came under heavy and accurate machine gun fire from a strong enemy position on the south of the road. Dashing forward he drew the enemy fire on himself, and standing up to get a better view of the enemy positions he poured the fire from his Bren gun into the enemy. With great initiative he repeatedly continued this brave offensive frontal attack while he courageously carried on alone to neutralise the enemy positions. His gallant and resourceful action was responsible for the destruction of the enemy and the capture of a heavy machine gun and several light machine guns, as well as allowing the company advance to continue. Pte Milburn's extreme coolness under fire and his exceptional conduct and devotion to duty has been a source of pride and an elevating influence to all who witnessed his deeds. His fine example greatly lifted the morale and determination of his company and largely contributed to the success of the company on the Buin Road'. With some research.