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Harold Godfrey PUTTICK

Regimental number2489
Place of birthWeighbridge England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpentcr
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, William George Puttick, Baker Street, Weybridge Surry, England
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At VILLERET on the 18th September, 1918, Sergeant PUTTICK was in the leading wave of the attack. When his Officer had become a casualty, this N.C.O. led the platoon with great boldness and initiative against enemy strong points, which were troublesome to the advancing troops. Without hesitation he charged, completely breaking down the enemy morale, and they surrendered freely. On reaching the Line of Exploitation, this N.C.O. organized his platoon and by his cool judgment, selected sights commanding enemy approaches, meanwhile inflicting casualties on the retiring enemy within range. By fearless leadership and his personal disregard of danger, this successful route of the enemy was attained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

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