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Henry Edward HARVEY

Regimental number4801
Place of birthHobart Tas
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDraper
Address9 Williamson Street, West Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Mr H E Harvey, 9 Williamson Street, West Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date6 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations east of PROYART on August 23rd/26th, 1918, Private HARVEY while acting as runner between Company Headquarters and Platoons continually volunteered to carry messages across shell swept ground. He carried messages during the whole operations in full daylight and showed the utmost disregard for his own personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

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