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Harold Benett BURNETT

Regimental number2830
Place of birthSt Marys New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAssistant surveyor
Addressc/o Mrs. J. Anott, "Cothele", Mt. Errington, Hornsby, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Maud Burnett, c/- Mrs J Anott, Mt. Errington, Hornsby, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medaille d'Honneur en Bronze


Recommendation date: 31 August 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.
Recommendation date: 16 January 1919 (also 18 January 1919)

Medals

Medaille d'Honneur en Bronze

'For consistently good work while employed as a surveyor on the Intelligence staff of the Battalion. Private BURNETT has always carried out his duties in a thoroughly efficient and capable manner, and has on many occasions made reconnaissances of front line work under hazardous conditions.'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Medaille d'Honneur en Bronze, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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