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Arthur Leonard HARGRAVE

Regimental number2926
Place of birthHindmarsh South Australia
ReligionProtestant
OccupationExtract maker
AddressRose Street, Carrondown, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinBrother, G Hargrave, Rose Street, Carrondown, South Australia
Enlistment date9 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 5 October 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollA2926
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 3 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'This man was a runner during operations near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. He showed the highest courage and energy among the runners of his Company. He worked through heavy hostile fire with great ability until wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death8 September 1966

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