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Ernest Albert READING

Regimental number2279
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway employee
Address12 Melba Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinWife, Mrs Dorothy Violet May Reading, 12 Melba Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Unit name43rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 30 October 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2279C
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Hollebeke, south east of Ypres, on the 13th/14th March, 1918.'
Recommendation date: 19 March 1918

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy raid. He held a post single handed, and maintained his position, though he was attacke from two directions. He was badly shaken by the explosion of a bomb, but continued to bomb the enemy. He killed three of them, captured three wounded prisoners, and drove off several more of the enemy. He set a magnificent example of courage, initiative and determination'.

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