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Gus JOHANSON

Regimental number4751
Place of birthKerlstad Sweden
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman and motor driver
Address209 Devonshire Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, A Johanson, North Anelind, Hagabord Hare, Sweden
Enlistment date21 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance east of Villers Bretonneux, on 8 August 1913. Acting an infantry observer in a fighting tank he several times got out and guided it through the mist under heavy fire, to keep it in touch with the infantry progress. Many enemy were encountered, and on one occasion he and another man killed eight before he could rejoin the tank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

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