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Paul Ernest VOSS

Date of birth1 October 1892
Place of birthRockhampton Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressRockhampton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Dr V Voss, Penmean, Rockhampton, Queensland
Enlistment date21 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameMedical Officers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Promotions

Captain


Unit: MED RMO INF32
Promotion date: 1 March 1916

Major


Unit: MED RMO INF58
Promotion date: 11 November 1918

FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked at his aid post under heavy fire throughout two days' operations, and attended to the wounded of two divisions. He set a fine example of courage throughout, and undoubtedly save many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other detailsWounded (leg and arm), 22 November 1916; wounded (arm), 26 April 1917.
Date of death20 February 1948

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