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Harold GILMORE

Regimental number2768
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPacker
Address8 Bussole Road, Daceyville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinSister, Mrs Elizabeth Mary Maud Wooldridge, 8 Bussole Road, Daceyville, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 7 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 10 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on Peronne, 1 September, 1918. As a company runner this man did exceptionally fine work. For a short time communication was lost on both flanks. He went out alone through intense machine gun fire and established communication on the right flank, thus clearing up the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

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