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Harold Edgar Michael LONG

Regimental number3075
Place of birthN/A Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, C.R. Long, 541 Lygon Street, Carlton, Victoria
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He was in command of a carrying party, and personally conducted all parties to the front line, often under very heavy fire. He displayed great courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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