State: Victoria, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 12/08/1901
Number issued: 1
Gold Maltese Cross, suitably inscribed, to:
Presentation made by Mr Forrest, M.L.A., in the Mechanics' Institute, Birregurra.
Ledgerwood received a second medal at Melbourne on 30/07/1901.
RETURNED SOLDIERS.
BIRREGURRA. – An enthusiastic welcome was accorded Lance-Corporal LEDGERWOOD on his return home on Monday night. He was met at the station by a large crowd, and escorted by a torchlight procession, headed by Piper Donald McLennan, to the local hall. A patriotic concert took place, presided over by Mr Forrest, M.L.A. Addresses of congratulation were given by leading citizens. On behalf of the district, Mr Forrest presented the young soldier with a gold medal, suitably inscribed. A number of returned soldiers took part in the proceedings, and an old Crimean veteran, Mr G. Taylor, who fought at Alma and Inkerman, was also present. The crowd was the largest ever seen in Birregurra.
