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Henry GOLDSMITH

Enlistment date5 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 March 1915
FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and dvotion to duty when in charge of an ammunition carrying party. Having led his men to an advanced position, they came under heavy hostile fire, which exploded two of their dumps. Norwithstanding the constant explosions, however, and the fact that he was partially overcome by gas, Leiutenant Goldsmith stuck to his task until he eventually became unconscious for half-an-hour. By his perseverance and devotion to duty he set a magnigicent example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

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