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Myles BAINES

Regimental number266
Place of birthBarrow In Furness England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCab driver
AddressGayndah, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinSister, Mrs Rider, Rispelth near Ripon, Yorkshire, England
Enlistment date13 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Trench Mortar Battery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Showed great gallantry in observing the enemy position, firing bombs on their strong point, enabling the position to be taken and two machine guns to be captured.
Recommendation date: 4 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 February 1966
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium

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