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Albert MANKEY

Regimental number3067
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address17 Rooding Street, Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Thos Mankey, 17 Rooding Street, Brighton, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 17 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations of 8th August 1918, in front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX Driver MANKEY was the wheel driver when his gun team was proceeding to the rear wagon lines under heavy fire. This driver showed splendid courage in refusing to leave his horses, although severely wounded in the arms, until the gun had reached a place of safety. His courage and determination, although wounded are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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