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Henry WHITTY

Regimental number509
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMrs Whitty, Tocumwal, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll71
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Provost Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 9 August 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'This N.C.O. has been with the 2nd Australian Divisional Police for period 1st January 1916 to 10th September 1918. He has at all times worked with indefatigable energy and shown great tact. During offensive operations he has shown great ability in controlling the traffic which has frequently been under heavy shell fire. Through his coolness, ability, tact, and personal example, he has shown a great example to the Provost and Traffic Branch of this Division.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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