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Claude Collingwood BLOXSOME

Regimental number7347
Place of birthGlen Innes New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation overseer
AddressGlen Innes, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, C Bloxsome, Glen Innes, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Artillery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


For conspicuous bravery in Noreuil Valley when he assisted wounded men to the dressing station under fire.
Recommendation date: 21 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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