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Roderick O'Connor SWINDELLS

Regimental number2394
Place of birthBothwell, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBothwell, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Swindells, Bothwell, Tasmania
Enlistment date25 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 September 1916
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, this man showed conspicuous courage as No. 1 Bayonet man, and with his bayonet overcame all opposition in the trench in front of him. On one occasion, he was seen to bayonet five of the enemy as they came out of a dugout. Throughout his dash was a fine example and did much to encourage the rest of his party. Strength of raiding party - 4 Officers and 82 Other Ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Robert O'Connor SWINDELLS.

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