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Joseph Raymond FORRESTER

Regimental number608
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressBerry's Creek, Leongatha, Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinBerry's Creek, Leongatha, Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date29 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 12 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded Military Medal )


Recommendation date: 29 December 1918

FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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