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Rowland HEATHCOTE

Regimental number1941
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarbuilder
Address8 Lorraine Street, Essendon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Robert Heathcote, 8 Lorraine Street, Essendon, Victoria
Enlistment date28 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 14 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At DERNANCOURT on 5th April, 1918, this Sapper showed great bravery and devotion to duty whilst acting as Company runner during very heavy enemy shelling. During the whole day he was carrying messages through very heavy shell fire at very great personal risk.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

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

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