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John JOYNES

Regimental number82
Place of birthSurrey England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Address'Blackbutt', Brisbane Valley Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMr W H Joynes, Worthing, Sussex, England
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Train
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 1 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'On 19th, 20th and 21st April, 1918 this soldier was employed as an issuer of supplies at CORBIE. The vicinity of the dump from which he was issuing was continually under enemy shellfire. The excellent manner in which he performed his duties under such conditions showed great courage and devotion to duty, and worthy of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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