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John Cameron LAMOND

Regimental number19
Place of birthLubeck Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSaddler
Address86 Albert Street, Windsor, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinAnnie Lamond, 86 Albert Street, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/21/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 26 September 1917

Military Medal


'(Near Ypres 20 September 1917) Fine example of courage under fire and energy, materially assisiting section officer.'
Recommendation date: 3 October 1917

Bar to Military Medal


'(E. of Ypres) Splendid work while in charge of carrying party, setting splendid example of personal bravery and devotion to duty.'
Recommendation date: 10 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During the preparations for the operations of YPRES on 1st October 1917, this N.C.O. had charge of a carrying party proceeding to WESTHOEK via CHATEAU WOOD. On reaching the wood the enemy put down a heavy barrage causisng several casualties, Cpl. LAMOND personally attended some of the wounded and got the remainder under good cover but was badly wounded himself. He set a splendid example of personally bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66
Date: 2 May 1918

MM Bar


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death1 January 1934
Place of burialSt Kilda Cemetery

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