discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml medal set Hei whakaatu human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēWW1 medal set (descriptive name)12/203 Corporal John (Jack) O’Donnell, Auckland Infantry Battalion, NZEF (associated name)Kupu whakaahuaWW1 Medal set: Medals awarded to 12/203 Corporal John O’Donnell, Auckland Infantry Battalion, NZEF. set of court-mounted medalscomprises: 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory MedalWāhiEnglandWāhi HāngaiAnzac Cove/Gallipoli/TurkeyAccession Number2016.35.2WāhangaHistoryWar HistoryRūma WhakaatuPou Maumahara Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete set, medal WWI Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Whakaaturia te wāhiPou Maumahara drawer bank 10, drawer B, medal position 19, 20, 21Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira 2016.35.2WāhiEnglandRā[1919]Tuhipoka HāngaiWW1 Medal Set: Medals awarded to 12/203 Corporal John O’Donnell, Auckland Infantry Battalion, NZEF. 12/203 Corporal John (Jack) O'Donnell served with the 3rd Company, Auckland Infantry Battalion, NZEF, and embarked with the Main Body of the NZEF in October 1914. Corporal O'Donnell was killed in action by shrapnel at Plugges Plateau, Gallipoli, during the Battle of the Landing. He was aged 21 years and was one of a hundred Aucklanders killed on that day. He was later buried at Plugge's Plateau Cemetery (B.4). Jack O'Donnell was born at Kaeo, Northland on 25 December 1893. He was a keen rugby playeer and served as a volunteer with the Territorials with the rank of Sergeant. For many years he lived at Kaihu near Dargaville, where he was emplkoyed by Mr. E. Trounson. At the time of his enlistment on 11 August 1914 Jack O'Donnell was employed as a bushman by Robert Gibbons of Piha. His parents, William and Catherine Elizabeth O'Donnell lived at 50 Grange Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland. .Mahi HāngaiWW1; 1914-1918Tangata Hāngāi Corporal Jack O'Donnell Auckland Infantry Regiment (WW1)Wāhi HāngaiAnzac Cove/Gallipoli/TurkeyRā Hāngai25 Apr 1915Wāpost-WW1/WarsPāohobronze/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialsilver/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialbronze/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialgrosgrain ribbon/ribbonRaraunga Ine110mmHuinga Kaupapacasualties/warsTaumata whakarōpūmedal set medal setmedal medal setMedalDecoration of HonorAwardAchievement SymbolsPersonal Symbols08 Communication ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua19 Mar 2024 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60