State: New South Wales, Australia
Issued on: Departure
Date of presentation: 17/02/1900
Number issued: 2
Gold medals, suitably inscribed, to:
New South Wales Citizens' Bushmen –
145 Trooper Edward John DUFF
34 Trooper James Daniel DUFF (K.I.A., Eland's River, 04/08/1900)
Presentation made by Mr G. Dale during a banquet.
Each man also received a purse of sovereigns.
Australian Town & Country Journal, 01/09/1900 (includes photograph of Trooper James Duff)
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Sydney Daily Telegraph, 20th February 1900
MILLIE, Monday.
On Saturday night Troopers James Daniel DUFF and Edward John DUFF of the Bushmen's Contingent were banqueted. Mr Albert Eckford presided. Mr G. Dale presented the troopers with handsome gold medals suitably inscribed, and a purse of sovereigns each. Both lads, who are natives of Millie, are very popular. On Sunday, when they were leaving, the patriotism of the gathering knew no bounds.
Australian Town & Country Journal, 1st September 1900
The Late Trooper J.D. Duff.
1ST BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT.
Trooper James Daniel DUFF, of the First Bushmen's Contingent, killed at Elands River battle on August 4, was 24 years of age, a fine specimen of a man, very popular in Millie district, and considered to be one of the most accomplished horsemen in the contingent. Before deceased left, he and his brother, who is also a member of the contingent, were tendered a banquet by the residents, at which they were presented with a gold medal and purse of sovereigns. Deceased's father, Mr Jas. Duff, is a resident of the Millie district of forty years' standing.
