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William HUNTER

Regimental number1102
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMeat inspector
Address438 Madeline Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinBrother, Robert Hunter, Illawarra Road, Newmarket, Victoria
Enlistment date20 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name37th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF37
Promotion date: 12 August 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Refers 12 February 1918.
Recommendation date: 12 February 1918

FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a raid on the enemy trenches, although wounded on the way across "No Man's Land" he continued to command his party and to direct operations from the enemy's front line. He refused to leave the enemy's parapet until satisfied that his party had withdrawn, and then personally assisted to bring in the wounded. He displayed splendid courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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