Regimental number | 6159 |
Place of birth | Wyong New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fisherman |
Address | Noraville, via Wyalong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, T Duncan, Noraville, via Wyalong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |