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James Edward DUNCAN

Regimental number6159
Place of birthWyong New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFisherman
AddressNoraville, via Wyalong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, T Duncan, Noraville, via Wyalong, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 30 June 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near MERRIS on 22nd, June, 1918. Private DUNCAN was No. 1 of a Lewis Gun and showed great skill and coolness during a strong enemy counter attack. Though wounded in one eye he stuck to his gun and inflicted many casualties on the enemy. His gallant conduct greatly inspired the other gunners of his company.'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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