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Herbert John INGLIS

Regimental number12326
Place of birthGoroke Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTheological student
AddressLismore, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, John Inglis, Lismore, Victoria
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameField Ambulance 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 22nd August, north of CHIPILLY, he showed a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty. Cars being unable to reach the Loading Post, he carried wounded during the whole day across the valley which was full of gas and under constant shell fire of H.E. and gas. His example of courage, cheerfulness and disregard for danger encouraged his squad.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 4063 Pte Frederick Nathan INGLIS, 39th Bn, killed in action, 12 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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