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Joseph BEST

Place of birthStawell, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk in Holy Orders
AddressSt John's Vicarage, Brougham Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinWife, Mrs M J Best, St John's Vicarage, Brougham Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date25 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollChaplain
Unit from Nominal RollChaplains' Department
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Magnificant work both before and during the Battle of Messines.
Recommendation date: 15 June 1917

FateReturned to Australia 27 January 1919

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