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Thomas COX

Regimental number824
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDairyman
AddressLaura Street, Wooloowin, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinLaura Street, Wooloowin, Queensland
Enlistment date6 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name25th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 16 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For fine courage and determination. During the attack on the Beaurevoir Line, east of Peronne, on 3 October, 1918, the platoon to which he belonged met with very strong resistance from a post containing three machine guns and about 50 of the enemy. He, with Lance Corporal Adams, rushed straight at the post, showing an utter disregard of danger. Together, these two non-commissioned officers captured the post, killing ten of the enemy and causing the remainder, with the three machine guns, to surrender. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20
Date: 19 February 1920

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