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James Michael HARRISON

Regimental number16
Place of birthCreswick Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationOperator
AddressMangrove, Hawksburn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J A Harrison, Mangrove, Hawksburn, Victoria
Enlistment date20 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


'For displaying splendid courage and resource in a situation which thrust heavy responsibilities upon him, also on previous occasions has shown resourcefulness and devotion to duty.'
Recommendation date: 13 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On finding himself the senior combatant officer left at Battalion Headquarters, he displayed fine initiative in quickly organizing carrying parties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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