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Matthew David JUSTICE

Regimental number1758
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationChemist's apprentice
Address164 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Alex Justice, 164 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 17 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 22 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During a German attack on the morning of April 15th, Battery positions in Longatte Valley were heavily shelled. Gunner Justice maintained communication between 38th Battery and its C.P. under exceedingly heavy enemy Artillery barrage of H.E. and shrapnel, thereby enabling the Group Headquarters to keep in close touch with the situation which at that time was critical.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 February 1968
Place of burialPinegrove Memorial Park Cemetery

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