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Harry DUNCAN

Regimental number3089
Place of birthCollingwood, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBootmaker
Address8 Urquhart Street, Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, James Duncan, 8 Urquhart Street, Northcote, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid. He attacked an enemy machine gun, killed some of the crew, and captured two. During the clearing of the enemy trench he displayed fine courage, and throughout the operations set a striking example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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