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Herbert Ernest PARRY

Regimental number1091
Place of birthMoree New South Wales
Next of kinR Parry, Dover Street, East Moree, New South Wales
Unit name25th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work near Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917.'
Recommendation date: 24 September 1917

Mention in Corps Routine Orders


Recommendation date: 14 October 1917

Medals

Military Medal

'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. After the capture of the objective, he volunteered as a stretcher bearer to bring in the wounded, and continued carrying continuously for thirty hours. He did not cease in this work despite a heavy enemy barrage, until thoroughly exhausted. He was a fine example of splendid coolness and courage, and unceasing devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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