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Ernest Samuel MARCH

Regimental number3403
Place of birthKapunda South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPainter
AddressKapunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinMother, Mrs E P March, Kapunda, South Australia
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 3 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On 26th September, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE this man, who was a stretcher barer, worked continuously during the operations. During the many periods of heavy hostile shelling he stuck at his work in the most gallant manner. When not employed in carrying he thoroughly searched sectors of ground for wounded in spite of frequent enemy snipers fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death20 August 1968

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