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Ernest Frederick HUNTER

Regimental number1867
Place of birthUlverstone Tas
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressUlverstone, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Brown, North Motton, Tasmania
Enlistment date26 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 8 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 5 December 1918 and 7 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During operations from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918, near BONY, Private HUNTER acted as Company Runner and worked continuously carrying messages under heavy machine gun fire over open country. His cheerful disposition and willingness at all times was an inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

Family/military connectionsStep-brother: 2812 Pte Leonard James BROWN, 12th Bn, killed in action, 23 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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