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John Courtenay CHANTER

Place of birthRochester, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressEchuca, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinWife, Mrs Eileen Francis Chanter, Echuca, Victoria
Enlistment date1 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 September 1914
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
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
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 31383 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 72 (2 September 1920).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 31938 (11 June 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 72 (2 September 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 26 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty whilst leading his squadron across the Jordan near El Min, on the 28th September, 1918, under heavy fire. By personal reconnaissance, he found a way across, was one of the first to get over, and remained under fire assisting and directing his squadron, thereby keeping casualties down to a minimum. Again, on the first October, 1918, he was in command of the squadron which made the reconnaissance to Meidan Railway Station, and his great dash and determination were the means of securing many thousands of prisoners. Throughout the whole operations he set a fine example to his squadron.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

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