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Harold James GRACE

Regimental number3644
Place of birthGunnedah New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressTambar Springs, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, E Grace, Box Forest, Tambar Springs, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Conspicuous act of gallantry in rescuing wounded under heavy fire. (Pozieres)'
Recommendation date: 10 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 15 February 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Family/military connectionsBrother: 3643 Pte Royal Aloysius GRACE, 18th Bn, killed in action, 8 November 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 October 1953
Age at death60
Place of burialGunnedah Cemetery, New South Wales

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