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Hector Ernest BASTIN

Regimental number755
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPlumber
Address726 Lygon Street, North Carlton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Bastin, 726 Lygon Street, North Carlton, Victoria
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name7th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Continuous service and conspicuous bravery. Has shown great courage and resource, and been an inspiration to men on all occasions.
Recommendation date: 7 March 1917

Distinguished Service Order


Courage and powers of leadership at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateDischarged 2 July 1918
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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