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William Edward PENNELL

Regimental number1454
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHairdresser
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, E C Pennell, Ringwood, Hampshire, England
Enlistment date18 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: "11 September 1917

Bar to Military Medal


Recommendation date: 14 June 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 2 October 1917"

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He continually repaired telephone lines under very heavy shell fire. He set a fine example of efficiency and courage, and it was entirely due to his efforts that communication was kept up.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

MM Bar


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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