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Eric Alfred ELDRIDGE

Regimental number2362
Place of birthKogarah New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressOak Hill, Hill Top, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Eldridge, Oak Hill, Hill Top, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


For conspicuous courage in handling his Lewis Guns with great judgement and in saving ammunition to carying on with, also in assisting the wounded. (East of Ypres).
Recommendation date: 13 May 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal


For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when under heavy fire he attacked and silenced an enemy machine gun and salvaged panniers and ammunition in the enemy wire. He also led several parties in search of wounded.
Recommendation date: 20 July 1917

FateReturned to Australia 6 November 1916
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When under heavy fire he attacked and silenced an enemy machine gun, handling his Lewis gun with great effect. He showed total disregard for his personal safety in crawling for four hours in the enemy's wire, salving panniers and ammunition for his own guns. He also led several parties through the enemy's wire in search of wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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