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Frank Rupert HEWITT

Regimental number85
Place of birthLiverpool England
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationEstate manager
AddressLever's Pacific Plantation Ltd, 89 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Next of kin, Lever's Pacific Plantation Ltd, 89 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameVeterinary Section 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number27/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A31 Ajana on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 October 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Although badly wounded shortly after leaving our trenches, he led forward his men, under very heavy fire, up to the front line. He set a fine example of courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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