State: Queensland, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 14/12/1900
Number issued: 1
Gold medal, chain & medal, to:
295 Trooper CLARKE (invalided)
COOLANGATTA.
Trooper James CLARKE is the first Berry Lancer returned from the war to be entertained by the residents of Coolangatta. A ball in his honor was given in the hall at that place on Friday evening last, and was largely attended. A number of Lancers recently invalided home were present, including Trooper Jack McGEE, of the Lismore half-squadron.
Miss Hay, on behalf of the people, presented Trooper CLARKE with a gold watch and chain and medal, and several spirited addresses were delivered. A silver-mounted pipe was presented to Trooper McGEE. Both the returned soldiers are natives of Shoalhaven. Hearty cheers were given for the returned soldiers, the Queen and "Bobs".
