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Algernon Denis TYNAN

Regimental number4371
Place of birthLaunceston Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCommercial traveller
Address97 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs M L Tynan, 97 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reorganizing his company when it came under shell fire in the assembly position for an attack. Later, he led an attack on a strong point with great dash, assisted in the consolidation, and organized carrying parties. He set a high standard of courage, energy, and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120
Date: 7 August 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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