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Albert Norman HUDSON

Regimental number544
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMechanic
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, A Hudson, 'The Surf', Edward Street, Bondi, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Signal Troop
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 'Borda' on 22 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct medal


Recommendation date: 12 October 1916

FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He has frequently established and maintained communications under heavy fire. On one occasion, at great personal risk, he four times repaired wires under intense fire.'r
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

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