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Robert Lee ROGERS

Regimental number6424
Place of birthMoonta South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMachinist
AddressPort Augusta, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinWife, Mrs Millie Rogers, Port Augusta GPO, Port Augusta, South Australia
Enlistment date12 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name3rd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 15
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Light Railway Operating Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'(E. of Ypres) Gallant act of rescue; also consistent devotion to duty and courage throughout operations.'
Recommendation date: 12 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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