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Roy EARL

Regimental number889
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressGlen Iris, Bunbury, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinH Earl, Glen Iris, Bunbury, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 10 April 1917

Bar to Military Medal


Recommendation date: 5 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a party of machine gunners and bombers against the enemy, capturing three machine guns and several prisoners. His prompt action and gallantry removed a great danger, and undoubtedly saved many casulaties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer did excellent work with his platoon during a night attack. Finding the advance checked, he brought his platoon up to reinforce, and came across an enemy strong point with machine guns. He at once attacked this post with his Lewis gun and rifle bombing section, killing or capturing the garrison and capturing three machine guns. This work was carried out under very heavy fire, and he set a splendid example as a leader, his coolness and resource enabling the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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