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Chas Edward Seville HARRIP

Regimental number3846
Place of birthCavendish Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCavendish, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, M C E Harrip, Cavendish, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher-bearer during the action near Bullecourt, working for many hours under shell and machine gun fire.
Recommendation date: 14 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 13 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as stretcher bearers during the action near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917. These men [HARRIP, 2469 E. THOMAS, 2719 J. MOAR, 1961 O. RIX, 3768 F. BYRNE] worked with a most praiseworthy endurance for many hours under shell and Machine Gun fire to assist their wounded comrades, and by their fearless conduct inspired others. The last mentioned two men were wounded during this work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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