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James BOYLAN

OccupationSailor
AddressDidsbury Street, East Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs B. Boylan, Didsbury Street, East Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 April 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great skill and courage in the face of heavy fire, and succeeded in checking the enemy advance. Later, he led a counter attack which completely routed the enemy. He set a fine example of personal courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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

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