Certificate – Commemoration from Rawbelle Shire Council to Private Alban Edward Sandover Marshall, 42 Battalion.
Illuminated Address – Printed by H.J. Diddams and Co. Brisbane.From Rawbelle Shire Council to Private Alban Edward Sandover Marshall, 42 Battalion. Signed by H.E.M. Leggett, Chairman and W.D. Maltby, Clerk. Reads: Dear Sir, On behalf of the Citizens of this Shire, we desire to express to you our high appreciation of the services you have rendered to your king and Country in this, the greatest war in history. The grand sacrifices, and noble and heroic deeds performed by our Soldiers have carved for Australia a niche in the Temple of Fame which will endure as long as Time lasts, a glorious chapter in the Empire’s story. We admire and honour the splendid spirit of Patriotism in which you responded to your Country’s call, and the high sense of duty which led you to voluntarily take up Arms in the defense of liberty, Truth and justice. With best wishes for your future, and in a deep sense of gratitude for your services, We have the honour to be, Dear Sir, Your obedient servants For the Shire council (signed and dated).
At a Glance
- Location
- Brisbane
- Ca. Year
- 1917
- Type
- Certificate
- Businesses
- Rawbelle Shire Council
- People
- H.E.M.LeggettH.J.DiddamsPrivate Alban Edward Sandover Marshall
- Conflict
- WW1