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Francis William BAUNACH

Regimental number3688
Other NamesFrank
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressAmby, Western Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, A J Baunach, Amby, Western Line, Queensland
Enlistment date24 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 4 February 1917

FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'Was most conspicuous during the attack on German position north east of GUEUDECOURT on night 1st/2nd February, 1917. He displayed great gallantry in repulsing enemy bombing attacks and though seriously wounded did not leave his post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 June 1965
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium

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