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Austin Albert HERITAGE

Place of birthLongford Tas
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBank clerk
AddressPatterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, G T Heritage, Westella, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1917
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantry led his men in the face of heavy fire, driving the enemy out of their position with heavy losses. Later, he rallied his men under heavy trench mortar bombardment and re-established the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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