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Avelyn Clarence DUNHILL

Regimental number434
Date of birth26 March 1890
Place of birthKersbrook, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationClerk
AddressRenmark, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.5
Height5' 6"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, F Dunhill, Orroroo, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF50
Promotion date: 3 November 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF50
Promotion date: 14 May 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 17 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry while in charge of a fighting patrol, when, after an unsuccessful attack on an enemy post, he re-organized and made a second attempt, bombing and rushing the position. The post was completely mopped up, and a much needed identification procured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Discharge date12 December 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 301A Pte Wilfred Robert DUNHILL, 50th Bn, returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 30 May 1915 (gun shot wound, right thigh).

Wounded in action (second occasion), France, 10 July 1918 (gun shot wound, chin).

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 6 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged) (medically unfit), Adelaide, 7 May 1920.

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 February 1961
Age at death80
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, DUNHILL Avelyn Clarence

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