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Richard Bently SALISBURY

Regimental number3
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
AddressBott Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eleanor Jane Salisbury, Bott Street, Sandgate, Queensland
Enlistment date27 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 August 1917
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name9th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His company was heavily shelled, and the company commander was killed on the way to the assembly position for an attack. He took command of the company, got his men into position, and led them with great dash and initiative to the final objective. Though wounded early in the operations he remained at his post until the position was consolidated and secured against counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120
Date: 7 August 1918

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

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