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Eric John SAXBY

Regimental number5534
Place of birthBathurst New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSurveyor
AddressHigh School, East Maitland, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, G C Saxby, High School, East Maitland, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Field Ambulance, Reinforcement 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during protracted operations. He worked continuously under heavy fire, digging out a number of men, and carrying them across the open to cover.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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