Media are invited to attend a preview of the special touring exhibition This company of brave men; the Gallipoli VCs, at the Western Australian Museum – Perth this Friday 19 March 2010, at 10.30am.
The Gallipoli VCs is presented by the Australian War Memorial and made possible through the generous support of Mr Kerry Stokes AC and Seven Network Limited.
The exhibition features the medals of Corporal Alexander Burton, Corporal William Dunstan, Private John Hamilton, Lance Corporal Albert Jacka, Lance Corporal Leonard Keysor, Captain Alfred Shout, Lieutenant William Symons, Second Lieutenant Hugo Throssell, and Lieutenant Frederick Tubb.
Seven of the nine Victoria Crosses awarded at Gallipoli were for bravery during the battle of Lone Pine, on 6-7 August, 1915. A total of 97 Australians have received the Victoria Cross, the highest form of recognition that can be bestowed on a soldier.
The tour is part of activities to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign. It is the first time the medals have travelled outside the Australian War Memorial.
This company of brave men; the Gallipoli VCs is on display at the Western Australian Museum – Perth from 20 March – 2 May 2010. The Western Australian Museum – Perth is open daily, excluding Wednesdays, 9.30am – 5.00pm. Entry to the Gallipoli VCs exhibition is free.
What: Media preview of the special touring exhibition
This company of brave men; the Gallipoli VCs
Where: Western Australian Museum – Perth
Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth
When: 10.30am, Friday 19 March 2010
Media contacts:
Western Australian Museum:
Renae Woodhams (08) 9212 3860; 0439 948 779; renae.woodhams@museum.wa.gov.au
Flora Perrella (08) 9212 3856; 0424 027 646; flora.perrella@museum.wa.gov.au
Australian War Memorial:
Emma Campbell (02) 6243 4575; 0409 600 038 media@awm.gov.au
