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Theodore WELLS

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDraughtsman
AddressChatswood, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, A Wells, Nerelle Church Street, Chatswood, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 March 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name13th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 6 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He extricated his men from a dangerous position with great courage and initiative. Later, although wounded, he organized and led his men, refusing to leave until the action was over.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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

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