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Frank Daniel BROCK

Regimental number3016
Place of birthGippsland, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressQueenstown, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation42
Next of kinMother, Mrs Rebecca Brock, Bellerive, Tasmania
Enlistment date1 November 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 November 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Near CLERY-sur-SOMME on 31st August 1918, this soldier was responsible for excellent work during the advance. Previous to his Company jumping off, he advanced alone and made a valuable reconnaissance of the enemy's dispositions. Later in the day when his Company was consolidating, he observed a party of 8 germans advancing up a communication trench. He immediately dashed forward and single handed engaged them. Although severely shaken by the explosion of 7 or 8 grenades which the enemy flung at him, he stood his ground and bombed the party inflicting casualties on them and putting the remainder to flight. No further attempt to counter-attack was made. He displayed remarkable courage and devotion to duty and his gallant action inspired all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15/09/1119

Family/military connectionsBrother: 3015 Pte Frederick William BROCK, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 September 1941
Age at death67
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania

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