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Harold Robert NEWALL

Regimental number801
Place of birthBathurst New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationImporter
Address12 Mirams Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinRobert Newall, 12 Mirams Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name31st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Originally recommended for the Military Cross; changed to Mention in Despatches: promulgated, 'London Gazette', 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette', 23 May 1919.
Recommendation date: 22 September 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 28 September 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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