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William FREEMAN

Regimental number1354
Place of birthBourke New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressAira Street, Parramatta, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinSister, Mrs R M Perram, Aira Street, Parramatta, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Conspicuous courage and leadership when senior officer was killed, resulting in valuable services being rendered.
Recommendation date: 6 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a post, and by his own magnificent personal example inspired his men to drive off a strong enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Date of death7 August 1966
Place of burialWoronora Crematorium

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