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William John HUME

Regimental number914
Place of birthLongford Tas
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressMalinga, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, Albert Alfred Hume, Carrick, Tasmania
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 20 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. This N.C.O. showed marked courage and coolness and did most excellent work under heavy fire, both in reorganisation and in bringing rations forward to his men. He also did splendid service in bring in the wounded. His courageous bearing at all times, had a wonderful effect on the spirits of his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 May 1954
Place of burialCarr Villa Cemetery

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