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Christopher ASKEW

Regimental number2777
Other NamesChristopher Scott
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationAssistant orchardist
AddressCobar, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, C Askew, Cobar, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 10 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 September 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative in attacking and dispersing a party of the enemy who had surrounded several of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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