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Ernest Joseph TIDMARSH

Regimental number1785
Place of birthRobertson New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressRailway Parade, Kogarah, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, J W Tidmarsh, Railway Parade, Kogarah, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 28 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollRegimental Quartermaster Sergaent
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateDied of disease 10 November 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward with his party over the open under very heavy fire, and succeeded in reaching his objective. He personally captured four prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Family/military connectionsCousin: 4429 Pte Arthur BEAVEN, 1st Bn, died of wounds, 27 July 1916.
Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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