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William John BALDOCK

Regimental number3964
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, W E Baldock, South Street, Wodonga, Victoria
Enlistment date10 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 February 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Valuable services rendered in the establishment of dumps, involving great personal risk and considerable tact. (Broodseinde Ridge, 4 October 1917)
Recommendation date: 10 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 March 1918

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