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Clarence Reginald RAYNER

Regimental number1720
Place of birthMudgee New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressMudgee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Rayner, Contingent Hotel, Mudgee, New South Wales
Previous military service41st Infantry
Enlistment date16 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 7 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'In the attack on PERONNE on 1st September 1918 this N.C.O. took command of his Platoon when his Officer had been killed and all other N.C.O's had become casualties. He displayed great courage and initiative in leading and controlling his Platoon, and was of great assistance to his Company Commander. He organised and led a search party to bring in wounded from No Mans Land which was heavily swept by Machine Gun fire. Throughout the attack and afterwards until he was wounded he displayed untiring energy and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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