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Thomas Clinton GUNN

Regimental number6522
Place of birthTraralgon Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPolice constable
Address51 Church Street, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, William Gunn, 51 Church Street, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date28 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 11
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 3 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'On 1 October, at Hargicourt, the battery waggon lines were heavily shelled. He organized the removal of all horses from the lines, and remained until every man and horse was in safety, eventually leading the last four horses away himself. He again showed great gallantry at Busigny on 16 October, under similar circumstances, although himself suffering from gas poisoning.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 May 1966
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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