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Walter BING

Regimental number4310
Place of birthNhill, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorse driver
Address23 Gladstone Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, W Bing, 23 Gladstone Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date27 June 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 12
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 October 1917
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 5 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONEUX on 3rd May, 1918. Private BING was in charge of a post which was heavily shelled continuously and his unvarying coolness and resourcefulness undoubtedly saved many casualties among the garrison. When the position was very serious he volunteered to go through a terrific machine gun barrage and deliver a message. His coolness and bravery throughout were admirable and his work worthy of the highest commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 4452 Pte George BING, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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