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Henry Leslie CHOULES

Regimental number1794
Place of birthHampshire England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationContractor
AddressNiabing via Katanning, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Harry Choules, Wyre Hill, Pershore, Worcestershire, England
Enlistment date29 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 15 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operation against the HINDENBURG Line near REINCOURT on the morning of the 11th April 1917 he showed great coolness and excellent leadership in steadying his men and keeping them well in hand during the advance. In the enemy trenches his organisation of the counter bomb work went far towards enabling us to hold as long as we did. Throughout the whole operation he displayed a magnificent courage and devotion to duty. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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