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Gavin JOHNSTONE

Regimental number3794
Place of birthLang Lang Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressLaang, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, James Johnstone, Laang, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 9 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 July 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For devotion to duty during an enemy attack on our lines near ALBERT on April 3rd 1918. During a heavy enemy Artillery and Machine gun barrage this N.C.O. set a splendid example to his section by standing up on the Railway Line and giving Fire Orders. Regardless of his own safety he directed the fire of his section on the enemy who were advancing. This devotion to duty inspired and maintained the excellent morale of the men in a time of stress. Lance Corporal Johnstone was in the act of going over to meet the enemy when he was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

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