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Maniard Lancaster GOODGER

Regimental number3749
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationHorse breaker
AddressNanango, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J E Goodger, Nanango, Queensland
Enlistment date24 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 May 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a section during an attack. He led his men into the enemy trench and then began bombing up the trench, greatly assisting the assaulting company to push home their attack. He was badly wounded, but continued to bomb the enemy position and made about ten of them prisoners. He showed splendid coolness and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Date of death28 June 1968

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