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William Thomas George MARCUS

Regimental number3212
Place of birthBordertown South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressPenola, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinThomas Henry Marcus, Penola, South Australia
Enlistment date4 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 12 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAnzac Provost Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'These two M.M.P. were on Battle Straggler Post at HOOGE CRATER for 4 days and nights, from 24th to 27th inclusive and during the whole time they showed great personal courage and devotion to duty. When not on their post they were of great assistance in the evacuation of wounded and were untiring in their efforts to help, by acting as guides to Battalions coming up. The shelling was continuous and heavy, especially on the 25th and 26th during which they showed a great example in coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death13 October 1944

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