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William Henry HAMMERSLEY

Regimental number3291
Place of birthLilydale Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBango, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Wm. Hammersley, Bango, Tasmania
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 13 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Conspicuous good work as Company runner throughout whole of operations, showing personal bravery and devotion to duty. (East of Hooge).
Recommendation date: 12 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 29 October 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 1 April 1973

MM Bar


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Date of death2 March 1978

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