Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Lance-Corporal W. H. Huxley, 30th Battalion Australian Infantry

Military Medal, G.V.R. (2940 Pte-L. Cpl., 30/Aust. Inf.); British War and Victory Medals (2940 L-Cpl., 30 Bn. A.I.F.) mounted as worn, very fine (3) £1000-1200

M.M. London Gazette 13 May 1919.

MM recommended by Brigadier R Tivey Commanding 8th (Australian) Infantry Brigade dated 15 October 1918:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near NAUROY from 29 September to 1 October 1918. Whilst advancing to take up a position in the front line, a shell exploded at the head of this man's section, killing two, and wounding another man, and wounding Private HUXLEY. Despite this he rushed forward, rescued the wounded and carried them to a place of safety before seeking cover himself. Later when an enemy barrage fell on to the post occupied by his section, he showed quick decision and fine leadership in moving his position to a flank. Finding that a Lewis Gun had been left behind, he immediately rushed back to the post through heavy fire, brought the gun back, and immediately got it into action against an enemy machine gun that was firing directly on his post. This daring disregard for personal safety, and gallantry displayed by this man is worthy of special recognition'.

William Henry Huxley was born in Wubbo, N.S.W. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the A.I.F. at Casula, N.S.W. on 4 February 1916, aged 24 years, 11 months. He returned to Australia on 5 August 1919. With copied attestation papers.