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Frederick Orman GHERKIE

Regimental number443
Place of birthBrighton Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressLinda PO, Linda, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Gherkie, 49 Federal Street, North Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Valuable services in continuously carrying important messages under fire, courage and devotion to duty.(Lagnicourt 18 April 1917).
Recommendation date: 18 April 1917

Bar to Military Medal


Several instances of gallantry in carrying messages under fire. (East of Bullecourt 6 may 1917).
Recommendation date: 15 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919

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