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Frederick HALLAM

Regimental number2151
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDraper
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs F Hallam, Airlie O'Keefe Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date16 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 12 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As intelligence officer to his battalion, he did exceptionally good work being personally responsible for their successful change of direction under heavy fire, and doing reconnaissance work alone, whereby he obtained valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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

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