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Cedric William WHITING

Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMedical practitioner
Address6 Kingclere, Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary F Whiting, 6 Kingclere, Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of stretcher-bearers. He displayed the greatest ability in keeping touch with the aid post and in clearing the wounded, twice taking his bearers through a heavy barrage for that purpose. His pluck and determination were beyond all praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: Major Keith Moore WHITING, Australian Army Medical Corps Details, returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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