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John Lancelot MOUNSEY

Regimental number1861
Place of birthAllendale Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTelegraphist
Address6 Victoria Road, South Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMr Fletcher Mounsey, 6 Victoria Road, South Northcote, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 3, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 1 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of telephone communication. When a signal station near to his position was destroyed by shell fire he showed great promptness and resource in dealing with the situation. He laid a new line, and was the means of re-establishing communication with as little delay as possible. He has always shown great skill and determination at his work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

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