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Reginald Arthur HIND

Regimental number3275
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
Other NamesHIND, Reg. A
OccupationSchoolboy
Address710 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinH D Hind, 710 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date1 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMED26.49.1SECTIONB
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 18 March 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For great gallantry as a stretcher bearer under heavy fire and continuing at work practically bare foot. During the attack at POZIERES he rescued a man from the danger area of a gas barrage and a few minutes later dressed and removed the same man and two stretcher bearers wounded by shrapnel. His conduct has already been brought to notice at ANZAC.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Bar to Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No.

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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