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William James Alexander WEIR

Regimental number354
Place of birthLeichhardt New South Wales
ReligionAtheist
OccupationOverseer plantation
AddressDenver Road, Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Alexander Weir, Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Medals

DFC

'Lieutenant Paul is a gallant and skilful pilot, who has been very ably assisted by his observer, Lieutenant Weir. These officers have shown great initiative in attacking ground objectives on numerous occasions, notably on 14th August, when, in face of intense hostile fire, they, at a very low altitude, attacked bodies of enemy cavalry, causing heavy casualties. They have also displayed great courage and skill in air combats, having destroyed four enemy aircraft.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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