State: Victoria, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: bef. 21/05/1902
Number issued: 1
Gold locket, suitably inscribed, to:
5th Victorian (Mounted Rifles) Contingent –
1278 Farrier-Sergeant David ANDERSON
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Benalla Standard, 23rd May 1902
TUNGAMAH.
Sergeant-Farrier D. ANDERSON, of Wilby, a returned member of the Fifth Victorian Contingent, was tendered a welcome home in the Mechanics' Institute, Wilby. The gathering was attended by visitors from all parts of the district, fully 200 persons being present. During the evening Mr Thomas Mallows, on behalf of the friends of the returned soldier, presented Sergeant-Farrier ANDERSON with a gold locket, suitably inscribed.
Melbourne Age, 29th May 1902
TUNGAMAH.
Troopers George McALPINE and John CAVANAGH were accorded a hearty 'welcome' home at Telford. At Peechelba Troopers C. SAUNDERS and S. MILLETT were entertained, and each was presented with a massive gold locket. 'A public reception was given to Farrier Sergeant D. ANDERSON, at Wilby, and he was presented with a gold locket.
