State: South Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 02/08/1901
Number issued: 1
Gold medal, suitably inscribed, to:
3rd South Australian (Bushmen's) Contingent –
4 Corporal Eugene Albert WICKENS
Presentation made by Mr James Scriven, in the Institute Hall, Morchard.
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Southern Cross, 9th August 1901
MORCHARD, August 1.
An enthusiastic welcome home was given to Corporal E.A. WICKENS, of the First South Australian Bushmen's Corps, in the Institute Hall last night, and Mr Jas. Scriven presided and welcomed the guest home from the war. A varied programme of vocal and instrumental music was carried out. Corpl. WICKENS was made the recipient of a gold medal, suitably engraved, and he was received with prolonged cheers when he rose to reply. After the National Anthem was sung, supper was provided, and a few very pleasant hours were spent.
Adelaide Observer, 10th August 1901
MORCHARD, August 3.
A social was held in the institute last night to welcome home from South Africa Cpl. E.A. Wickens, who resided here for 13 years. Mr J. Scriven presided, and there were 160 guests. The chairman, on behalf of Morchard friends, presented the corporal with a gold medal suitably inscribed. Addresses were given by Mr F. Forbes and Mr C. Laughton.
