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John Digby YEATMAN

Regimental number505
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSurvey Cadet
AddressAuburn, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Walter Yeatman, Auburn, South Australia
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'At NOREUIL on 2nd April, 1917, this Non Commissioned Officer showed great gallantry and devotion to duty while leading his Platoon in action. Although blown up and rendered unconscious for a few moments he picked himself up and led his platoon under heavy shell and rifle fire in an admirable manner. Later when the Company attacked, he led his platoon against portion of our trench then temporarily occupied by the enemy. Although wounded he still continued to lead his men. He forced the enemy back, who, at that time were again counter attacking.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174
Date: 11 October 1917

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