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Frederick AUSTIN

Regimental number2105
Place of birthMinto New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
Address120 Wellington Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Austin, 120 Wellington Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on Noreuil when, as a Company Runner, he carried messages through heavy fire, thus assisting greatly in the handling of the Company resisting a strong flank attack.
Recommendation date: 24 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on 15th April against NOREUIL. He was a Company Runner, and as such, when the situation on the right flank was most critical and the position was under direct enemy enfilade Machine Gun and rifle fire, he carried messages backwards and forwards twice from Company Headquarters to the threatened flank, thus assisting greatly in the handling of the Company resisting a strong enemy flank attack. His coolness under very trying conditions was a great example to all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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

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