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Edgar Woolls RUTLEDGE

Regimental number3879
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressKenilworth Road, Linfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Rutledge, Kenilworth Road, Linfield, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 January 1914
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit name1st Divisional Ammunition Column, 2nd and 3rd Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/89/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 25 February 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 13 February 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 19 February 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on 20 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Division Artillery
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: ART Div 1
Promotion date: 14 March 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: ART Div 1
Promotion date: 14 June 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Military Cross

'He acted as F.O.O. with another officer, at Bellicourt, on 29th September 1918. He maintained communications throughout the advance with Group Headquarters, often working under very trying circumstances, keeping Group Headquarters informed of the advance, and sending back information of the greatest value and importance. Throughout he showed great gallantry and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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