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James Dargo MINTY

Regimental number224
Place of birthOmeo Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Address'Stanmore', 71 Williams Road, Windsor, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, James George Minty, 'Stanmore', 71 Williams Road, Windsor, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date15 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameInfantry Brigade 6, Field Ambulance 6, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 22 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 30 November 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. during operations on the 28th September, 1917, east of YPRES displayed great coolness in directing his squad of bearers through heavy shell fire. He repeatedly went out for wounded and succeeded though blown up with his squad in getting the wounded safely through. His bravery was most noted and he set a fine example to his men. He was equally gallant on the 29th September, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 May 1941

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