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Ronald Erskin HINDMARSH

Regimental number2566
Date of birth--/02/1896
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLaw clerk
Addressc/o Mrs Robertson, Chepstowe, Albert Road, Strathfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, G T Hindmarsh, Lismore, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF2
Promotion date: 28 July 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF2
Promotion date: 25 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a support platoon during an attack. When he saw that an attacking platoon had received many casualties, and was held up, he led his men forward, took charge of the attacking platoon, and gained his objective. He set a fine example of courage and good leadership.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 213
Date: 12 February 1919

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