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John Raymond HORAN

Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationImporter
AddressMelbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, T Horan, 46 Malvern Road, Malvern, Victoria
Enlistment date15 May 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work near Chuignes on 22 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 30 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 1 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance on Chuignes, on 22nd August 1918. The battalion to which his section was attached met with strong opposition on their right, losing many officers. After a forward reconnaissance he collected and brought up men to safeguard the right and prevent the battalion from being enfiladed, and broke up a minor counter attack with heavy loss. Throughout the afternoon he held on, although under fire from three directions, and only withdrew when the line was secure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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