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Harold David HILL

Regimental number1190
Place of birthBrighton Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressHammond Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinH Hill, Hammond Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria
Enlistment date23 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Trench Mortar Battery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medal


Work at Herleville on 14 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 28 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Near HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS, during minor operations on the 14th August, 1918, this N.C.O. had charge of a Stokes Gun. In co-operation with the infantry advance he silenced 3 enemy Machine Guns and enabled the advance to continue. He then advanced, through a heavy shell-fire barrage, took up a forward position with his gun and by accurate fire on a Communication Trench enabled the attackers to capture an enemy Machine Gun post. Although in a very exposed position and under heavy fire he served his gun in the most courageous manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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