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Henry Charles KLEIN

Regimental number1681
Place of birthTumut New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressGilmore, Tumut, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs Christina Klein, Gilmore, Tumut, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name55th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/72/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Gallantry on Hindenburg Line North of Bellicourt on 30 September 1918.
Recommendation date: 3 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line North of BELLICOURT on 30th September 1918. As the trench which was subsequently captured was being approached by the attacking troops, heavy Machine Gun fire was opened from an important enemy strong point, which held up the advance. In company with an N.C.O., Private KLEIN moved forward under the very heavy Machine Gun fire and with great dash successfully bombed the enemy gunners until they were forced to retire, leaving behind them two light Machine Guns. This prompt and gallant action enabled the attacking troops to advance at once to the final assault, which was successful. Private KLEIN displayed great coolness bombing the enemy until the counter attack broke down.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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