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Aubrey Clive COX

Regimental number2789
ReligionMethodist
OccupationShoeing smith
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMrs E Cox, 12 St Helena Place, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military service81st Infantry
Enlistment date22 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentShoeing Smith
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 October 1914
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of 19th October, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE (east of YPRES), this N.C.O. was in command of a column of ammunition wagons which came under heavy shell fire. By his quickness of decision and gallantry he led his column to a place of safety and delivered the ammunition to the Battery. He set a splendid example to his men and his action minimised casualties to both personnel and material.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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