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Walter Ernest MANIE

Regimental number1777
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
Address22 Albert Street, Windsor, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.7
Height5' 7.5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Dorothea Manie, 119 Dower Street, Richmond, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 7 months in the Militia.
Enlistment date11 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 29 March 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Name given on Medals and Awards File as Walter Ernest MANIE (also spelled MANNIE).
Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date15 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action (remained at duty), 14 October 1917.

Wounded in action (second occasion), 19 May 1918 (gun shot wound, left chest, penetrating).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Karachi', 24 August 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 15 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 September 1957

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