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Christopher JOLLY

Regimental number890
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Address309 Halley Road, Manor Park London, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Geo Andrew G Jolly, 309 Halley Road, Manor Park London, England
Enlistment date3 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For conspicuous good work as sniper near Flers on 5 November 1916.'
Recommendation date: Unspecified

Bar to Military Medal


Recommendation date: Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous good work as a sniper on the flank of the attack of the 7th Brigade near FLERS on 5th November, 1916. He remained active under Machine Gun and shell fire and prevented an enemy Machine Gun from being brought into action on the 5th Brigade front.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103/
Date: 29 June 1917

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