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Sydney BLAINEY

Regimental number1905
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressKew, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinBrother, John Richard Blainey, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date10 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


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

FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. After the objective had been gained, he rendered valuable assistance by dressing the wounded and stretcher bearing for many hours under heavy shell fire. Later, when a counter attack seemed imminent, he took charge of a section on his own initiative, and rendered great assistance to the N.C.O. in charge of the platoon. he was a fine example of courage and coolness to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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