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William Allan SYME

Regimental number3924
Place of birthStawell Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressSt Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Syme, Tennyson Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date6 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his party in the attack with great gallantry, and by his fine personal example inspired his men under the most trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross,1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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