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Samuel Alan MORTIMER

Regimental number2949
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSoldier
Address27 Princes Terrace, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinWife, Mrs Nina Mortimer, 27 Princes Terrace, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date12 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 4 March 1917

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Recommendation date: 7 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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