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Alick Gordon TEGGERTH

Regimental number2867
Place of birthFrancis Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressGlen Thompson, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, William Teggerth, Stockingbingall, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 July 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD east of YPRES on 20th September, 1917, this N.C.O. did fine work in charge of a Lewis Gun Section. When a portion of the line was held up by a German Strong Point with machine guns, he dashed forward with his gun under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and put the German machine gun out of action, thus enabling the line to advance and capture the Strong Point. His work throughout was of a very high order, and his courage and initiative were of great assistance to his Officers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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