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John William CURTIS

Regimental number3493
Other NamesWilliam John
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs Bessie Curtis, 257 McCrae Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date14 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'East of Bullecourt during the period 10th/13th May 1917 Private Curtis showed great courage and resource under heavy shell fire. he is one of the Stretcher Bearers of his Company, and during constant bombardments of our trenches he carried wounded from the front line to the dressing station through heavy enemy barrages. His conduct was of the highest order and set a fine example of fearlessness to other bearers. he was undoubtedly the means of saving many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 September 1951
Place of burialBendigo Cemetery

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