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Reginald Baxter ROY

Regimental number553
Place of birthFootscray Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMechanic
Address46 Lawler Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs Florence May Roy, 46 Lawler Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Enlistment date22 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a section of a raiding party, he controlled his men with wonderful coolness and ability. He led them to the attack of two large dug outs, both of which were successfully bombed, and his initiative and personal example brought his portion of the raid to a successful conclusion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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