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Albert Hulse BASNETT

Regimental number260
Place of birthChester England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address40 Buckingham Road, Liverpool, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinSister, Miss F L Basnett, 40 Buckingham Road, Liverpool, England
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 28 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'From 25th February to 16th September, 1918, Sergeant BASNETT has rendered invaluable service to his Company in his capacity as Transport Sergeant. His great devotion to duty and untiring energy have inspired his men and been responsible for the high state of efficiency in the transport. Between 10th and 13th August, 1918, at LIHONS he personally conducted pack horses and ration limbers. On two occasions during hostile counter attacks he succeeded in maintaining supplies of S.A.A. etc. to the guns in the line. He has at all times displayed great courage and initiative under the most trying circumstances and his energy and cheerfulness have been a help to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

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