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William Andrew Malcolm SIMMS

Regimental number6643
Place of birthTranmere England
ReligionCongregational
OccupationClerk
Address59 Murphy Street, Richmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs F Simms, 59 Murphy Street, Richmond, Victoria
Enlistment date12 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF5
Promotion date: 6 January 1919

Lieutenant


Unit: INF5
Promotion date: 6 April 1919

FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name William Andrews
Medals

Military Medal

'In broad daylight on morning of 7th June, 1918, near METEREN, Lance-Corporal SIMMS, in company with a Sergeant and one man, surprised an enemy post and captured nine of the enemy and one machine gun, and brought them back to our lines. This N.C.O. showed great courage and initiative throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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