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William WAITE

Regimental number363
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressStrathmerton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, J Waite, Adamstown, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has carried out several valuable reconnaissances, and obtained important information, which largely contributed to the success of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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