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Stephen TOGNOLINI

Regimental number535
Place of birthDaylesford Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationWood cutter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Phillips, PO, Yanddoit via Daylesford, Victoria
Enlistment date7 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'At LA BASSE VILLE near WARNETON, on the morning of 22nd March, 1918, the enemy following an intense bombardment raided our front line. This man was one of a party that went forward from the Support Line to make a reconnaissance of the Front Line Posts. Finding that No. 6 Post had been raided he immediately on his own initiative went to each of the other posts on th left and finding Nos 7 and 8 unoccupied informed the C.O. of LA BASSE VILLE and guided the new garrison out to No. 8 Post. He also scouted No Man's Land in the hope of finding any of our men and to report on enemy casualties. Again on the night of the 22nd/23rd March, 1918, he acted as guide to No. 9 Post and went forward as scout to ensure that the party would not be surprised. His work was full of merit and he showed great daring and initiative and has always by his example and loyalty been of the greatest assistance to his platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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