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Willie Hampson ROUGH

Regimental number955
Place of birthGayndah Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Ann Rough, Maleny via Landsborough, Queensland
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 1st September, 1918, during operations Northof PERONNE, this Non Commissioned Officer went forward with his Lewis Gun and put three hostile Machine Guns out of action, taking up a position of advantage effectively dealt with retreating parties. He displayed great courage and coolness in leading his section, and by his action enabled his Company to reach their objective with minimum casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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