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Hugh McGee FROWD

Regimental number1053
Place of birthKyabram Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMaltster
Address51 Berry Street, East Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinBrother, Isaac Frowd, Police Barracks, West Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date10 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Westhoek on 22 September 1917.
Recommendation date: 25 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At WESTHOEK on 22nd September 1917 for conspicuous courage and coolness. During heavy bombardments he kept constantly moving round the members of his platoon encouraging each man in turn and setting a fine example of coolness and self possession. On night 22nd/23rd September, 1917 under heavy shell fire he collected and re-organised fatigue parties which the shelling had dispersed and enabled them to complete their tasks. The gallant example of this N.C.O. had a marked effect on all he came into contact with.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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