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Harold BULLIONS

Regimental number3961
Place of birthSutton England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressSouth Pine Road, Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs A Bullions, South Pine Road, Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date4 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Field Ambulance 1st Reinforcements, C Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Ambulance
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty attending to the wounded under heavy enemy barrage near Norreuil.
Recommendation date: 12 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 2 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'This man was posted at the Regimental Aid Post at the Railway Embankment beyond NOREUIL when the attack on the German lines was launched on may 3rd 1917. The enemy barrage caused a number of casualties. Private BULLIONS at once went out in the thick of the enemy barrage and attended to and brought in the wounded regardless of personal risk. Throughout the day he was conspicuous for his coolness and devotion to duty carrying wounded from the Aid Post to the Advanced Collecting Station and setting a splendid example of morale to other bearers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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