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Clarence ROBINSON

Regimental number2235
Place of birthBega New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDairy Farmer
AddressWest Dungardee, Dungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William Robinson, West Dungadee, Dungog, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During two days of severe fighting he showed most conspicuous courage and resource, never failing to run great personal risk to obtain valuable targets for his machine gun teams, and setting an example which, at a critical time, was of the highest value to all with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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