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Harry PENGELLY

Regimental number3876
Place of birthSebastapol N/A
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCabinetmaker
AddressSunshine, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs D Williams, Centre Avenue, Sunshine, Victoria
Enlistment date10 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded 2 November 1916)


Recommendation date: 18 October 1916

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'Showed great dash and gallantry during raid on the enemy's trenches in the HOLLANDSCHESCHUUR Salient on the night of 30th September, 1916.'

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