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Sergia Wesley LOCKWOOD

Regimental number1208
Place of birthLatrobe Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressWinniburn North, Coleraine, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs W Lockwood, Winniburn North, Coleraine, Victoria
Enlistment date6 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 26-27 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed courage and determination in laying and maintaining communication lines under heavy enemy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

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