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Kenneth Charles MORTLOCK

Regimental number6540
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionCongregational
OccupationClerk
AddressDuntroon Street, Eastwood, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, C P Mortlock, C/o E Lees Ltd, Printers, 68 70 Wentworth Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Companion of the Distinguished Service order


'Work near Haricourt between 18-21 September 1918.'
Recommendation date: 28 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'In the operations near Hargicourt between 18th-23rd September 1918, he showed ability and fine devotion to duty. In the first attack he accompanied the forward troops, and by his energy in reconnaissance sent back valuable information. In the second attack he personally captured twelve of the enemy. Throughout he set an excellent example to those with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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