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Selwyn KING

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationUnderwriter and insurance manager
Address1 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs E King, 'Oakdene,' Toorak Road, Toorak, Victoria
Previous military serviceUnattached List
Enlistment date19 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentMajor
Unit name3rd Divisional Train, 22-25 Companies, Army Service Corps, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1914
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

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

Distinguished Service Order


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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