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William John McBRIDE

Date of birth18 February 1879
Place of birthGlenelg South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMetallurgist, lead, silver, zinc and explosive chemist
Addressc/o T E Murphy, Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinWife, Mrs Kathleen Ann McBride, c/- T.E. Murphy, Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia
Enlistment date3 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit nameNo 1 Mining Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollMining Corps
Promotions

Captain


Unit: No 1 Tunnelling Company
Promotion date: 24 July 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified (Military Cross?)


Refers 9 April 1917.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 3 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized the defence of a deep mine system, and also parties to rescue several men who had been grassed. His prompt action undoubtedly saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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