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Joseph KING

Regimental number1445
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressRedfern, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, John King, 89 Young Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name34th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/51/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Refers 12 October 1917
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Battle of YPRES (Phase 5) 12th October 1917. This man acted as Headquarters Runner and on several occasions carried messages to the front line through extremely heavy Artillery and Machine gun fire. Throughout he showed great courage and absolute fearlessness, and on two occasions volunteered to take messages when the other runners had been killed.'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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