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Charles Thomas JOHNSTON

Regimental number2165
Place of birthVIC
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressCallawadda via Stawell, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinW E Johnston, Callawadda via Stawell, Victoria
Enlistment date16 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He carried bombs and ammunition across "No Man's Land" under heavy fire, and also, for three successive nights, carried in wounded men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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