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John HULLAH

Regimental number222
Place of birthFreestone, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMondure Estate, via Wondai, N.C. Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 10"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Hullah, Mondure Estate, via Wondai, N.C. Line, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Warfusee-Abancourt on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack of the 31st Battalion from WARFUSEE-ABANCOURT on the 8th August 1918 this man did splendid work as a No. 1 Lewis Gunner, displaying great skill in the tactical handling of his weapon, and supplying covering fire for neighbouring sections on many occasions. He showed what can be done by a skilful and determined man using a Lewis Gun. On reaching the RED line he prevented a hostile gun crew from rescuing a 77 M M gun, which was abandoned by the enemy as a direct result of the accuracy of his fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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