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Lionel CORNISH

Regimental number1927
Place of birthFremantle Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
AddressGPO, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinWife, Mrs L Cornish, GPO, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date18 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Provost Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Work near Lihons on 11 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 17 August 1918

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 24 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 9 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

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