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John Dean HARVEY

Regimental number2160
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationCompositor
Address223 The Parade, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, John Harvey, 223 The Parade, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operation at HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS, on the 17th August, 1918, this man gave great assistance and displayed fine courage in carrying up ammunition. The enemy put down a very strong barrage in the rear and Private HARVEY went through this barrage several times for bombs, keeping the front line well supplied. The assistance that he gave to the bombers was invaluable and greatly assisted in the final success of the operation. After ensuring that sufficient ammunition was to hand, he went forward along a sap leading off the front line and bombed the enemy, enabling the men in rear to establish a Block. He displayed great courage and his initiative and dash set a fine example to the rest of the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

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

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