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Cornelius Stephen WHYTE

Regimental number2008
Place of birthMinlaton South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressMinlaton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Whyte, Minlaton, South Australia
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At NONNE BOSCHEN near WESTHOEK on night of 30th September and 1st October, 1917, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man went out under heavy artillery fire and collected a number of wounded of the 10th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, A.I.F., who were hit while carrying our relief. He showed great coolness and absolute disregard for his personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WHYTE Cornelius Stephen

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