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Edward DUNLOP

Regimental number8726
Place of birthNorwich England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAccountant
Address14 Inverness Avenue, Malvern, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs D Dunlop, 14 Inverness Avenue, Malvern, Victoria
Enlistment date1 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentWarrant Officer
Unit name2nd Divisional Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/90/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 16 November 1915
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Cross

'On the night of the 17th-18th October 1918, he with a sub-section S.A.A. Section was ordered to take up a position in Molain. One hour after their arrival the enemy put down a heavy barrage in the horse lines, killing and wounding many animals. In spite of the heavy barrage, he ordered out his men, and got the remaining animals to a place of safety without further casualties. He set a fine example of cool courage to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

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