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Algernon George Rowley LILFORD

Date of birth--/--/1894
Place of birthEchuca Victoria
Other NamesMC
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressKyabram, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, W Lilford, Union Street, Kyabram, Victoria
Enlistment date23 December 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameMedical Officers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Promotions

Captain


Unit: MED
Promotion date: 11 September 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


'Work at Pozieres on 11 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 15 August 1918

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained at his post under gas shell and H.E. bombardment, which exploded gas shells nearby. His cool example and energy caused the successful evacuation of patients and saved many lives.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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