| Regimental number | 434 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kersbrook, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Renmark, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.5 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F Dunhill, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF50 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF50 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| 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: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 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 death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DUNHILL Avelyn Clarence |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
