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Arthur William CIMA

Regimental number2421
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressBoolaroo PO, Boolaroo, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Cima, 32 The Hale, Tottenham, England
Enlistment date17 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 25 October 1917

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'Near BROODSEINDE, on the night 18th/19th October, 1917, the post occupied by Corporal CIMA's Section was almost entirely levelled by shell fire. Working with feverish energy and exhorting his men to greater effort, he re established the post under intense shell fire. He then patrolled throughout the night to the posts on either flank, a duty of no mean danger and difficulty as the night was intensely dark, the enemy shell fire extremely heavy, and owing to the presence of gas the box respirator had to be worn most of the time. He was twice buried by shells and severely shaken but begged to remain at his post. He set a splendid example throughout the tour.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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