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Francis WILCOX

Regimental number576
Place of birthUlmarra New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Jane Wilcox, Ulmarra, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 26 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

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

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