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Eric Ralph SHELLEY

Regimental number3130
Date of birth--/07/1892
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer and grazier
AddressGlen Doone, Henley Gladesville,Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, H Mansfield Shelley, Glen Doone, Henley, Gladesville, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 October 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF3
Promotion date: 5 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great dash, and succeeded in capturing two enemy strong points. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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

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