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John George Cuming KYDD

Regimental number7041
Place of birthCollingwood Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationBricklayer
Address67 Sutherland Street, Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Amy Kydd, 67 Sutherland Street, Brunswick, Victoria
Enlistment date27 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 16
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/21/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Makarini on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Refers 8-9 June 1917.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. has on numerous occasions shown great courage, coolness and powers of leadership under most trying conditions. During operations at MESSINES, 8th/9th June 1917, he laid out tracks and placed guide posts, continuing his work under heavy artillery fire until it was completed. He set a fine example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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