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Frank WEST

Regimental number2019
Place of birthGreys England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationContractor
AddressGoondah, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinStep-Brother, A Wilson, Seven-Mile Camp, Alpine, Mittagong, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name55th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/72/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 23 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'This man displayed great devotion to duty and courage during the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 26th September 1917. On the night of 26/27th he took a Lewis gun out to an exposed position between two companies and captured an Officer and 5 men of the enemy, bringing them into our line. His coolness was very noticeable throughout the engagement.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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