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William HURLEY

Regimental number946
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address71 Ernest Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinTimothy Hurley, Ernest Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).
Recommendation date: 6 August 1915

FateReturned to Australia 8 November 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed most valuable work during patrols, and has at all times set a fine example of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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