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Michael George MOSS

Regimental number11840
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressLiza Street, Black Rock, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, E.G. Moss, same address
Enlistment date11 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentMotor Transport Driver
Unit nameSupply Column 3, Army Service Corps 26
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Motor Transport Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 27 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On 24th April, 1918, at BONNARY he drove his car through the village on a number of occasions whilst it was being heavily shelled with gas and H.E. Later in the morning he drove his car right up to a battery on the outskirts of BONNAY and picked up a load of wounded under fire. On another occasion he took his car to a cross road which was being heavily shelled and picked up another load of wounded. His courage and coolness greatly assisted the quick evacuation of casualties and undoubtedly helped to save a number of lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1
Date: 2 January 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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