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Claude John GILCHRIST

Regimental number1358
Place of birthNarromine New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMcLachlan Street, East Orange, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, John E Gilchrist, McLachlan Street, East Orange, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations North East of Strazeele on 18 and 19 April 1918.
Recommendation date: 25 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919

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