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Lewin Stanhope MADDRELL

Regimental number179
Date of birth--/03/1894
Place of birthIsle Of Man British Isles
ReligionCongregational
OccupationElectrical engineer
Address114 Yarra Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Maddrell, Fairhaven, Lauriston, Isle of Man
Enlistment date22 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name23rd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF23
Promotion date: 5 August 1916

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly led bombing parties to repel enemy counter attacks at a critical period, setting a very encouraging example of pluck and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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