Australian Lithuanian History

SA Lithuanians awarded Australian medals DAVIS, Isolde Ira Award: Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Date granted: 26 January 1995 Suburb: Henley Beach Citation: In recognition of service to the Lithuanian community and to education DICIUNAS, Algirdas Petros Award: Conspicuous Service Medal CSM Date granted: 08 June 1992 Citation: In recognition of service to the RAN as the Fleet Marine Engineering Officer servicing on the Maritime HQ staff DICIUNAS, Algirdas Petros Award: The Order of the British Empire - Member (Military) MBE(M) Date granted: 31 December 1977 Citation: RAN - Postwar Honours List DICIUNAS, Algirdas Petras Award: National Medal The National Medal is awarded for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances, including in times of emergency and national disaster, in direct protection of life and property. Date granted: 14 July 1977 DICIUNAS, Rimgaudas Adolfas Award: Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Date granted: 11 June 1990 Suburb: WO...

The corps was made up of 6 squads of three grades each. Each grade had 12 men. There was also a farmers squad, they were chauffers, cooks, sanitary works, interpreters. The head of the corps held the rank of Captain. Each corps had 240-250 men. The first corps was lead by Captain Drabišius and later Sukys. The second corps was captained by Andrašiunas and later Kriksčiunas. Once training was over, the men went to Furth near Nurenburg. Both corps resided in one barracks. They guarded the dynamite factory, prison, motor pool, journalists and high ranking US army officer’s homes and other army objectives. The motor pool held tanks and jeeps. From Furth both corps was moved to Zindorf. They guarded US general Taylor and Watson. There were several excellent sportsmen among the corps. They had basketball, soccer and volleyball teams, as well as boxing and table tennis. Furth had a Baltic club, which also needed guarding. The club held dances and various programmes. Beer and oth...