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Jack HOLMAN

Regimental number268
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTurner
AddressRichmond Gibbons Street, Auburn, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMrs G Holman, Stanthorpe, Queensland
Enlistment date28 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name13th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his company with great skill when the battalion moved up to meet an enemy attack, saving casualties by his careful arrangements. Later, when he was the only officer left with his company, he led a counter attack and took his objective, sending back useful information to battalion headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Bar to Military Cross

'During the attack west of Bellenglise, on 18th September 1918, he commanded a company. SHortly after the advance commenced the battalion on the right was held up, but by the gallant and able leadership of his company he enabled his battalion to attain its objective. After arriving at the objective he displayed great courage in leading a small party beyond to attack the crew of a 5.9 battery, all of whom were killed or captured, and the guns taken. He set a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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