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Vincent Francis GERRARD

Regimental number7080
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDraughtsman
Address158 George Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, James Gerrard, 158 George Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade HQ
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For devotion to duty, gallantry and consistent good work during the period March to September 1916, especially during operations on the Somme.
Recommendation date: "27 September and 2 October 1916"

FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 554 Pte John Joseph GERRARD, 5th Field Company Engineers, returned to Australia, 19 October 1917.
Date of death13 April 1963
Place of burialMacquarie Park Cemetery

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