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Ashley Howard TEECE

Date of birth24 July 1879
ReligionCongregational
OccupationCongregational minister
AddressNorwood, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinWife, Mrs M C Teece, 'Hindrewin', McQuarrie Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date18 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollChaplain
Unit from Nominal RollChaplains' Department
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Captain


Unit: Chaplains' Corps (Congregational)
Promotion date: 16 October 1915

FateReturned to Australia 21 November 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rescued a wounded man under heavy fire with great gallantry. Later, he tended and dressed the wounded throughout the operations displaying great courage and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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

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