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Byrne HART

Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
OccupationDraftsman
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Frederick McDonald Hart, Empire Chambers, Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military service7th Infantry
Enlistment date22 November 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant (Honorary Lieutenant)
Unit name49th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/66/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 27 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 July 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of two officers to reach the enemy's lines, ten others being casualties. He rallied the battalion and consolidated the line, displaying the greatest courage and calmness during a terrific barrage on the following night. By his cheerfulness he inspired the men, and contributed very largely to the success of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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