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James SPENCE

Regimental number1244
Place of birthNiangala New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressNiangala, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, D Spence, Walcha Road, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organizing a party and attacking a strong hostile post, capturing it and a machine gun, and bayoneting the whole garrison. His fearlessness and determination throughout the operations set a magnificent example to his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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