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Walter SMALL

Regimental number1064
Place of birthDonald Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoachbuilder
AddressHammill Street, Donald, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emma Small, Hammill Street, Donald, Victoria
Enlistment date11 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion Head-Quarters Staff
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For consistent gallant conduct and devotion to duty as Stretcher-Bearers during the operations at Fleurbaix, Armentieres and on the Somme. They have answered the call without hesitation and regardless of heavy fire, setting a fine example of devotion to duty and self sacrifice for the sake of their wounded comrades.' [Refers also to 76 Phillip James CORNISH; 589 Pte James Francis DUNNE; 1070 Pte Herbert DUNGEY; 2482 Pte Harry George FARRINGTON; 2403 William John SALTER; 2483 Pte Harry WEST.]

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919

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