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Joseph Huxley HONEYSETT

Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBrewer
AddressCascades, Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs V L Honeysett, The Bend, Riversdale, East Coast, Tasmania
Enlistment date25 October 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 8 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Medals

Military Cross

'His Majesty the King hs been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards in recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping, or attempting to escape, from captivity, which service have been brought to notice in accordance with Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May 1919, unless otherwise stated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38
Date: 29 April 1920

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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