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Frank Ernest HAYDON

Regimental number865
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBiscuit packer
Address21 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Haydon, 21 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date4 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 8th August 1918 East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX this N.C.O. was in charge of a Section. Whilst on the J.O.T. the enemy put down a barrage, causing casualties to the Section and getting the men rattled. Lance Corporal HAYDON quickly rallied them again by his own cheerfulness and got them away when the attack moved forward. On two occasions during the attack he rushed enemy posts, at the head of his Section, capturing the garrisons. Throughout the operations he displayed remarkable coolness and disregard of personal danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Bar to Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91
Date: 23 July 1919

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

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