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John EVERETT

Regimental number11944
Place of birthStoney Point, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressStoneyford Post Office, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, J Everett, Stoneyford Post Office, Victoria
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/89/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Consistent good work and devotion to duty, setting fine example of gallantry and enthusiam. (East of Ypres).
Recommendation date: 5 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At WESTHOEK 2nd to 4th October, 1917. These Drivers [EVERETT, 3509 W.T. ROBERTSON and 3984 F.H. GIBBS] have been conspicuous in devotion to their work and horses carrying ammunition in the short time available - setting a fine example of gallantry and enthusiasm. The result of the work of the Drivers was that the Battery had 8,000 rounds on the morning of the attack (4/10/1917) of which they had salvaged 1,000 rounds.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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