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William James Joseph PIPER

Regimental number680
Place of birthCarlton Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressPicola, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs N Piper, Picola, Victoria
Enlistment date22 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAnzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/2/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 20 October 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll680A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Broodseinde on 4 and 9 October 1917.'
Recommendation date: 14 October 1917

Mention in Corps Routine Orders


Recommendation date: 31 October 1917"

FateDied of wounds 3 July 1918
Age at death from cemetery records19
Place of burialDaours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 42), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
94
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mr. J. and Mrs Nellie PIPER, Nathalia, Victoria. Native of Carlton, Victoria
Medals

Military Medal

TAt BROODSEINDE on 4th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry as a Headquarters Runner. This Private was conspicuous for the brilliant manner in which he carried messages forward during the operations from 4th to 10th October, 1917. In spite of many casualties amonst his comrades he was always ready for a run under the most severe conditions. on several occasions he carried urgent messages to the front line through almost impassable barrages.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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