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Alan John NEWLANDS

Regimental number124
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCivil servant
AddressDay Terrace, Croydon, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Newlands, Day Terrace, Croydon, South Australia
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name10th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Miltary Cross


'Great courage, zeal and energy as Commander of Battery, setting inspiring example to all. During period Feb.?Sept. 1917.'
Recommendation date: 26 September 1917

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 February 1967
Place of burialNorth Brighton Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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