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William H WINSTANLEY

Regimental number541
Place of birthGeelong Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotorman
Address108 Punt Road, Windsor, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs Fanny Windstanley, 108 Punt Road, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date26 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire, on the YPRES MENIN Road on 25th September, 1917. He was continuously on post controlling the traffic. His two assistance were both wounded, and he remained on duty under heavy shell fire, until relieved, under the most trying circumstances, showing utmost disregard of danger to himself, in his efforts to prevent congestion and keep the supply of munitions moving forward and in safe guarding the lives of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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