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Clarence HOWIE

Regimental number2444
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk Petty Sessions
AddressLeycester Street, Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinGeorge William Howie, Leycester Street, Lismore, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 29 October 1915

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 6 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous galloantry and devotion to duty at Hargicourt on 18th September 1919. In the attack on enemy defences he did splendid work in asisting to reorganize the companies ready for the advance to the second objective. Later, he went forward on three occasions under heavy artillery and machine gun fire to ascertain the situation, and it was to a large extent due to his fearless initiative and energy that the flanks were connected and securely consolidated. Throughout the whole operations he set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129
Date: 20 November 1919

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

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