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Claude GOODWIN

Regimental number6992
Place of birthCooma New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationIronmonger
AddressTemora, New south Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Goodwin, Middle Flat, Cooma, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'On the morning of the 11th April, 1917, in the attack on the Hindenburg Line near BULLECOURT, Private Goodwin showed great courage and devotion to duty whilst the enemy was being bombed out of a sap. He carried bombs and kept the supply up and was of great help to the throwers. His work was performed under heavy bombing by the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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