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Samuel YEARDLEY

Regimental number65
Place of birthPreston, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGardener
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinMrs Mary Alice Jones, 5 Benneh Street, Garston, Liverpool, England
Enlistment date7 March 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name20th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy. On the night of 31st August 1918 near MONT ST QUENTIN, north of PERONNE this man was one of a squad of 4, who volunteered to proceed forward and bring out a number of wounded from the front line. When approaching the front line a 5.9 shell dropped among his squad of 4 men, killing 1 and wounding 2. Private YEARDLEY dressed both wounded men and as one was unable to walk proceed to carry him on his back to the R.A.P. This carry was through heavy shell and machine gun fire, across rough trench country, for 1500 - 2000 yards. Private YEARDLEY who is a man of over 40 years reached the R.A.P. with his patient in good condition but completely exhausted himself. Throughout the operations his conduct was most praiseworthy, and a splendid example of courage and strength to the other bearers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

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