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Hugh Murdoch ST CLAIR

Regimental number3912
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressJanet St Clair, Kernot, South Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Thomas F St Clair, 248Williams Road,Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date1 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on MONTBREHAIN, east of PERONNE, on 5th October, 1918, ST CLAIR was a stretcher bearer, and from the beginning of the operation until the end he displayed a courage and devotion to duty that were remarkable. Repeatedly he risked his life to succour the wounded, and on one occasion he rushed forward through a heavy barrage and murderous machine gun fire, and picking up a wounded man, brought him back to safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119
Date: 17 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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