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Edwin Eric BAULCH

Regimental number2871
Place of birthWarrnambool, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDriver
AddressPenshurst, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Frederick Baulch, Chelsea, Victoria
Enlistment date1 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was a company runner and was wounded early in the attack, but remained on duty. When the final objective was reached he was again wounded, but continued to carry despatches. When on his way to battalion battle post with a particularly important message a gas shell burst at his feet, and he was blinded. Nevertheless, he groped his way on along a trench and was finally met by the commanding officer himself, to whom he delivered the despatch, which contained information urgently required. His courage, endurance, and devotion to duty were magnificent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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