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Noel Russell HINKLEY

Regimental number42
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShop assistant
Address'Rosebank', High Street, Willoughby, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs F A Hinkley, 'Rosebank', High Street, Willoughby, New South Wales
Previous military service18th Infantry
Enlistment date20 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For marked gallantry and fine leadership. During the attack of 29 September, 1918, on Bony, he took charge of the whole section of four guns, pushed them forward, and engaged the enemy. He undoubtedly contributed largely to the success of the operations on that day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

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