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Harold John CASSIDY

Regimental number209
Place of birthEvandale, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCabinetmaker
Address7 Lansdale Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Edward Cassidy, Evandale, Tasmania
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Consistent excellent services as Armourer Sergeant.
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 7 March 1917

Military Medal


Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918.
Recommendation date: 5 March 1918

Meritorious Service Medal


Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918.
Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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