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Ernest HAWKSHAW

Regimental number67
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressGuildford, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Isabella Hawkshaw, Station Street, Guildford, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name3rd Divisional Cyclist Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'Near Proyart, on the 23rd August 1918, he led his platon through heavy rifle and machine gun fire against a strong enemy position. His coolness and daring inspired his men, and had a marked effect on the success of the operation. Though wounded during the fight, he remained at duty until the position was consolidated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Miltary Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 December 1964
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium

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