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John Whittacker BOAL

Regimental number508
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressKotupna, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Boal, Kotupna, Victoria
Enlistment date23 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 18 July 1916

FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry when in charge of a bombing party during a successful raid on the enemy's trenches. the success on the right flank was largely due to his fine example and good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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