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Horace SHUTTLEWORTH

Regimental number3921
Place of birthEaglehawk Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationClerk
AddressNelson Street, California Gully, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, R C Shuttleworth, Nelson Street, California, Gully, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'East of Glencorse Wood during the period 25th to 27th September Private Shuttleworth showed greatest coolness and courage in carrying out the duty as runner. Owing to many casualties in runners Private Shuttleworth constantly day and night passed through heavy enemy barrages, both forward to the front line and back to Brigade with messages and enabled us to keep the Artillery and Brigade Headquarters advised of the situation. his courage and devotion to duty was of the highest order and deserves recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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