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William Ernest MARKWELL

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressKargorum, Beaudesert, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, John Markwell, Kargorum, Beaudesert, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 6 Supplement No. 30169 (July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917)
Recommendation date: 19 April 1917

FateKilled in Action 31 October 1917
Age at death from cemetery records27
Place of burialBeersheba War Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 55), Palestine
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
3
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Agnes MARKWELL, Beaudesert, Queensland. Commemorated in Beaudesert Cemetery, Queensland. Parents: John (d. 24 October 1940, aged 87; bu. Beaudesert Cemetery) and Agnes MARKWELL (d. 23 July 1923, aged 72; bu. Beaudesert Cemetery)
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He gallantly led the final assault against both the enemy trenches and a redoubt, thereby completing the defeat of the enemy. He set a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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