Sir William Dixson account book of medals received in 1914 ; letters regarding medals presented to Hector R. Eassie, 1923 and J. Maxwell, 1934 ; notes about a gold scissal piece, 1926

DLSPENCER 525

fonds

1914-1934

956962

1 volume of textual material - manuscript

Item 1
Account book recording 306 medals received in 1914. "W.A. Gullick / Govt. Printer / per / D.H. Paisley"

Item 2
Copy of letter to Hector R Eassie regarding a gold medal presented from the President of the United States of America in recognition of service with the rescue of the crew of the ship 'Helen B. Sterling' from Commonwealth of Australia, Navy Office, Department of Defence, Melbourne, 1923
[Medal located at DN / M 833]

Item 3
Note from William Dixson, 27 August 1926 regarding Scissal piece
[Medal located at DN / M 1130]

Item 4
Letter, dated 13 November 1934, possibly to Sir William Dixson from Joe Maxwell about medals he wishes to dispose of.
[The Sir William Dixson numismatic collection includes 2 service medals awarded to Joseph Maxwell.
Military Cross and Bar awarded to Lt. J. Maxwell, 1918 (DN / M 1287)
Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to Major J. Maxwell, ca. 1918 (DN / M 1288)]

Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012.

Item 2 and Item 3 transferred to DLSPENCER 525, September 2012