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Edward James HAZLETT

Regimental number5092
Place of birthStratford Vic
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressRoma, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation41
Next of kinSister, Miss L Ellen Hazlett, Stratford, Victoria
Enlistment date21 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameTunnelling Companies, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 19 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On 29th September, 1918, at BONY. He was one of a party detailed to search for Booby traps and road mines on forward roads, the party closely following the attacking Infantry. The attack was held up at GUILLEMONT Farm and severe casualties incurred, and the attackers disorganised. Corporal HAZLETT set a splendid example of coolness and resourcefulness in assisting to reorganise the line, which done, he patrolled the road and helped in the dismantling of several suspiciously wired mines in dugouts under the roads.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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