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William James MACEY

Regimental number6374
Place of birthLiverpool New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMachinist
AddressChippendale, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Bullivant, 31 Levy Street, Chippendale, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his section into action, and encountered a strong enemy machine gun position. He, single handed, put the gun out of action, and captured it. Later, he showed great initiative, courage, and coolness in reorganizing his men and directing a counter attack, thus saving his flank and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

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