c. 1918. Studio portrait
of Corporal (Cpl) Thomas Leslie Axford VC MM, 16th Battalion.
Cpl Axford was awarded the Victoria
Cross as Lance Corporal (LCpl) for "most conspicuous bravery and
initiative during operations" on 4 July 1918 at Vaire and Hamel
Woods.
LCpl Axford left his platoon and
attacked an enemy machine gun crew, killing ten of the enemy and taking
six prisoners. He then returned to his platoon for the remainder of the
operation.
Prior to receiving the Victoria Cross
he was awarded the Military Medal. He returned to Australia and was
discharged on 6 February 1919, later serving in the Australian Military
Forces between 1941 and 1947.
(Donor R. Arman) |