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Russell HEDGE

Regimental number3096
Place of birthBrisbane Qld
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressFootscray, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinSister, Mrs. E. Robins, Empress Avenue, West Footscray, Victoria
Enlistment date29 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 April 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'Near HOLLEBEKE on the night 29/30th September (the night prior to the raid on enemy trenches) Cpl. Hedge reconnoitred "No Mans Land", and the enemy wire. On the night of the raid he was with the wire and mat squad, and cleverly led his men to the enemy wire and prepared a path over, which the remainder of the party passed into enemy trench. He then organised his men and prepared a clear track for the return of the party. His work gave great assistance to the rest of the party.'

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

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