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Douglas Campbell CLOSE

Regimental number415
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationOverseer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinJohn Campbell Close, University Club, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 1 March 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30746 (14 June 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 (7 November 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919

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