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Robert James HART

Regimental number559
Place of birthFingal Tas
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBushman
AddressWest Kentish, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Robert Hart, West Kentish, Sheffield, Tasmania
Enlistment date24 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 7th June, 1917, south of MESSINES, for magnificent conduct and devotion to duty whilst carryig out the duties of a stretcher bearer. He carried wounded during the entire operation, extending from 3 a.m. on the 7th to 7 a.m. on the 9th. The greater part of his work was carried out under heavy hostile fire, and he acquitted himself admirably, setting a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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