Lionel Tennyson Shenfield OGILVIE

Regimental number1626
Place of birthCobden Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinC H Ogilvie, Cobden, Victoria
Enlistment date12 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 14 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
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Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations East of VILLE-sur-ANCRE, South West of ALBERT, on the night of 3rd/4th July 1918. Corporal OGILVIE was in charge of two sections and while advancing on his objective encountered an enemy machine gun which was holding up the advance of the two right sections. He opened fire with one section and led the other section to a flank and engaged the enemy strong point with rifle grenades, finally rushing and capturing the post. He then moved forward and established he men on the objective. Later, when they were heavily shelled,he took his men forward, thus avoiding many casualties. He displayed excellent judgment and leadership throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 November 1929