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Robert James GRAHAM

Regimental number786
Date of birth--/08/1894
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrocers assistant
AddressAllingham Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs L Graham, Allinghamstreet, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF7
Promotion date: 13 September 1916

Lieutenant


Unit: INF7
Promotion date: 6 May 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work on 9 August 1918 between Lihons and Vauvillers.
Recommendation date: 17 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'On 9th August 1918, during the attack on enemy positions between Vauvillers and Lihons, he showed leadership, courage, and skill. Advancing under heavy fire from the enemy, he handled his platoon with such judgment that at several critical period he was able to hold the enemy attacks on the battalion left flank sufficiently to allow the leading companies to advance. His skill in doing this undoubtedly materially assisted the leading companies to successfully reach the objective. Although wounded he remained with his platoon and carried on, leading and encouraging his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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