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John Frederick WALTERS

Regimental number4619
Place of birthWarrnambool Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationChauffeur
AddressSpring Gardens, Warrnambool, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Mr D Walters, Spring Gardens, Warrnambool, Victoria
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack on an enemy position, which resulted in the capture of a strong point, he behaved with great gallantry and rendered valuable assistance to his platoon commander, whom he replaced when the former was wounded until another officer arrived. Later on he advanced, and bombed an enemy machine gun, which was causing many casualties to our men, and put it out of action. His conduct and example greatly helped to secure the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Date of death1971
Age at death77
Place of burialBenalla Cemetery, Victoria

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