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James PITTS

Regimental number2735
Place of birthBrunswick Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTraveller
Address12 Edith Street, Caulfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, W H Pitts, 12 Edith Street, Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Westhoek on 20 September 1917.'
Recommendation date: 25 September 1917

Mention in Corps Routine Orders


Recommendation date: 14 October 1917"

FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and careful handling of his men whilst carrying ammunition to the front line, during an intense enemy bombardment of 20th instant at WESTHOEK. This N.C.O.'s tact and personal example at a critical period allowed him to get his party through a heavy barrage with few casualties and forming a much needed dump of ammunition in the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death4 March 1959

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