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James McGIVEN

Regimental number14550
Place of birthWest Lothian Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
AddressDuntroon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Agnes McGiven, Whitburn, West Lotian, Scotland
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameJuly 1916 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 11 July 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Company Engineers
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'For meritorious service and devotion to duty North East of PERONNE, on 30th September 1918, the day following the attack on the HINDENBURG SYSTEM. 2nd Corporal McGIVEN when in charge of Engineer Reconnaissance, three of his party were wounded. With great coolness he proceeded to dress their wounds and removed them to a place of safety and afterwards continued his reconnaissance in the forward area. In order to compensate for the loss of his men, this N.C.O. with untiring energy and at great personal risk completed his reconnaissance alone. His services have always been deserving of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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