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Frederick Alfred OATES

Regimental number396
Place of birthBeechworth Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarrier
AddressBeechworth, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWm John Oates, Asylum Reserve, Beechworth, Victoria
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 22 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent good service and devotion to duty. He has served continously with his unit since formation, and on several occasions during the absence of the Regimental Quartermaster has carried out the duties with conspicuous success. His marked ability and untiring zeal have at all times contributed greatly to the general welfare of the Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

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