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Richard John FORREST

Regimental number70
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressFairview Street, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, T R N Forrest, Fairview Street, Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date8 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameAustralian Army Pay Corps, 3rd Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollQuartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work from 22 September to 24 February 1918.
Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165
Date: 24 October 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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