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Robert James HYDE

Regimental number6391
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMoulder
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, James Hyde, State Implement Works, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date15 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameArmy Service Corps 16, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/104/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguised Conduct Medal (Awarded)


Recommendation date: 18 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 22 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry near Lihons on 11 August, 1918. He crossed the road alone under heavy fire and bombed an enemy post, killing two of the garrison and woundingtwo. Later, while in charge of a carrying party, he made repeated trips to the front with ammunition, which was urgently required.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

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