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Harold Athelston Hereward IFFLA

Regimental number1822
Place of birthAlbany Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o Mrs A Sleight, Warren Road, Nannup, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Anne Elizabeth Iffla, Iffley Nannup, Western Australia
Enlistment date22 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Awarded 28 August 1916.
Recommendation date: 14 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 27 July 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'North of POZIERES. This N.C.O. was in charge of No. 12 Platoon ad displayed real courage and did exceptionally fine work. On the night of the 9th August, 1916, the enemy's position had been taken he assisted in reconnoitring the ground worn, and in linking up with the units on the right and left. He again showed to great advantage on the 12th August, 1916, when the section of trench for which he was responsible was being heavily shelled, by filling up the gaps with sand bags and removing wounded to positions of comparative safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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