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George ABRAHAM

Regimental number2327
Place of birthSt Neots, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, George Abraham, Hail Weston, St Neats, Hunts, England
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 May 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Italian Bronze Medal for Miliyary Valor


Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at Pozieres, 24 July 1916.
See also ABRAHAMS, George.
Recommendation date: 2 February 1917

Decoration Militaire


Conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at Pozieres July 1916 and Bullecourt, May 1917. Also consistent good work as runner.
See also ABRAHAMS, George.
Recommendation date: 1 July 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal


For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty of the highest order at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, France, on 14 April 1918
See also ABRAHAMS, George.
Recommendation date: 22 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 19 August 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a powerful attack, though temporarily shell shocked, and with a dislocated shoulder, he remained at duty under heavy fire, and later took part in a counter attack. Later he made six trips with messages through heavy rifle and machine gun fire. His courage was most conspicuous and his devotion to duty exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 January 1992

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