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Patrick KING

Regimental number3055
Place of birthMt Clay Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressHeywood, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, B King, Heywood, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Victoria Cross (Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal)


Leadership and initiative whilst in charge of a section of bombers, enabling valuable services to be rendered. (Near Ypres 20 September 1917).
Recommendation date: 22 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his section forward to an attack, and bombed two dug outs, which each contained a machine gun crew. As he advanced towards the final objective, he shot an enemy machine gunnerj, who was enfilading his company, and cleared a series of enemy posts with bombs and rifle fire. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

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