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Joseph EMERY

Regimental number3895
Place of birthLeicester England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway repairer
AddressBulla Bulling, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinSister, Miss M Emery, Cue PO, Cue, Western Australia
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 22 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 9 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Corporal EMERY, was one of the Pioneer working Party under Lieutenant REID, between BUIRE and DERNANCOURT, on 5th April, 1918, during a severe enemy attack displayed great bravery, and very gallant conduct, and was a splendid example to the men in his vicinity and continued so until he was wounded, in the afternoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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