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Allen Roy GOSS

Regimental number6561
Other NamesAllan Roy
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressClaremont, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Mr T Goss, Carrick, Tasmania
Enlistment date6 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous bravery at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on night of 3-4 June 1918.
Recommendation date: 9 June 1918

FateReturned to Australia 13 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6562 Pte Alexander John GOSS, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 November 1991

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