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Robert John DUNSFORD

Regimental number432
Place of birthCharters Towers Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressWellington Flats, Charters Towers, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, George Dunsford, Wellington Flats, Charters Towers, Queensland
Enlistment date1 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at PERONNE on 2nd September 1918. Whilst his Section were advancing to the support of the Infantry they suffered many casualties. This N.C.O. was wounded, but he declined to receive attention, but assisted in looking after the other wounded men. He did this work under heavy fire, and would not consent to be evacuated himself until he was satisfied that all of the others had received attention. His splendid example of bravery, coolness and self-sacrificing devotion to duty had an inspiring effect on his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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