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Mark Ernest MUDFORD

Regimental number5410
Place of birthKyneton Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMollison Street, Kyneton, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs J Mudford, Mollison Street, Kyneton, Victoria
Enlistment date24 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 7 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on 30th August - 5th September 1918. On the morning of 2nd September 1918 when his platoon was being heavily shelled with gas shells and although suffering from the effects of gas, he set a splendid example to his men by his coolness and utter disregard of personal safety. He displayed great qualities of an Organiser and was the source of cheerfulness at all times to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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