Regimental number | 476 |
Place of birth | Harrington, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Navvy |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Herbert Malin, 92 High Street, Eversham, Worcester, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Original recommendation for Distinguished Conduct Medal altered to Military Medal. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Private MALIN, was one of the Pioneer working party under Lieutenant REID, constructing Tunnels through the Railway embankment between BUIRE and DERNANCOURT on 5th April, 1918. This man was a splendid example to all by his coolness and courage, during the enemy attack he was slightly wounded at about 11 a.m. and was sent back to the dressing station to have his wounds dressed, within an hour he returned to his post, and continued during the remainder of the attack, and assisting to hold the position. By his coolness, cheerfulness and example under most trying circumstances was invaluable in keeping up the moral of the men.'
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Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | True name: Herbert Lloyd MALIN |