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Frederick GAWLER

Regimental number379
Place of birthBurnley Victoria
Other NamesGAWLER, Fredk
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTraveller
Address101 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Christinan Gawler, 11 Adam Street, Burnley, Victoria
Enlistment date25 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentLSGT
Unit name22nd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Bar to Military Cross


Work near Warneton on 22 March 1918.
Recommendation date: 27 March 1918

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry in defending his strong post during an enemy attack near Bullecourt.

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of an advanced post. He gallantly defeated a determined enemy attempt to rush his post. He set a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a hostile raid on our front line posts, he was in charge of one of the posts, and was successful in keeping off the enemy, although subjected to a severe bombardment. He disposed his garrison and his machine gun so as to give the most effective covering fire to the neighbouring posts, and moved about regardless of danger, cheering his men. Later, he went out into 'No Man's Land' and brought in one of our wounded. He displayed the greatest courage and coolness throughout a most trying time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

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

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