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Robert James Grant LIPP

Regimental number19752
Place of birthElgin Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStudent
Address534 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, W Lipp, Elgin, Scotland
Enlistment date11 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 30
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 15 June 1917

FateReturned to Australia 23 September 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He did most valuable work as forward Observing Officer during an attack, and establishing and maintaining communication by telephone and by runner with the utmost energy and ability. His work was successful and carried out under very heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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