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James Francis DUNNE

Regimental number589
Place of birthFerntree Gully, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTailor
AddressBoundary Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Matthew Dunne, Boundary Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria
Enlistment date17 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For most valuable work as messenger during the two actions at Pozieres, showing consistent devotion to duty and gallantry under fire.'
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

Military Medal and Mention in Despatches


'For consistent gallant conduct and devotion to duty as Stretcher-Bearers during the operations at Fleurbaix, Armentieres and on the Somme. They have answered the call without hesitation and regardless of heavy fire, setting a fine example of devotion to duty and self sacrifice for the sake of their wounded comrades.' [Refers also to 76 Phillip James CORNISH; 1064 Pte Walter SMALL; 1070 Pte Herbert DUNGEY; 2482 Pte Harry George FARRINGTON; 2403 William John SALTER; 2483 Pte Harry WEST.]
Recommendation date: 15 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Date of death11 June 1971

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