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Norman David TAIT

Regimental number1508
Date of birth9 July 1893
Place of birthDeniliquin, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
AddressHarfleur Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9.25"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinJames William Tait, Harfleur Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Previous military serviceMember, Deniliquin Civilian Rifle Club
Enlistment date6 January 1915
Place of enlistmentDeniliquin, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentActing Corporal
Unit name21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 October 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For skilful and gallant handling of the Lewis Gun Section at MOUQUET QUARRY on the 26th August, 1916, when he maintained his guns in action in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire. The fire of his guns was most effective and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy especially about 54, in cooperation with our Stokes Guns. He set a particularly good example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

9 October 1917; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 12 March 1918.

Also served in World War II: Service No V6358.
SourcesNAA: B2455, TAIT Norman David

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