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William Bertram LOWE

Regimental number784
Place of birthAberdeen Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCommercial traveller
AddressSt Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jessie Lowe, 'Lufra', Glen Eira Road, St Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date12 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name39th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Courage and coolness during operations South of Messiness, 7-9 June 1917.'
Recommendation date: 16 June 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company after the officers had become casualties. He did exceptionally fine work in holding captured positions under heavy hostile fire, setting a splendid example to his men by his cheerfulness and courage under the most trying conditions.'e
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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