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Neil Scott MADDOX

Regimental number2038
Date of birth--/02/1892
Place of birthLaunceston Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBushman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Frank Maddox, 'Rosewood', Derrinwong Siding, via Parkes, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF5
Promotion date: 22 May 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF5
Promotion date: 28 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in attack, when he led a party of three men in broad daylight against a hostile post consisting of about fifteen of the enemy and succeeded in partly surrounding them. When within 20 yards of the post he rushed it, and his party succeeded in killing seven of the garrison, the remainder of whom made their escape. Later, his party was counter attacked by about thirty of the enemy, but he successfully withdrew, and reached his trench with only one man a casualty. His courage and resource have at all times been most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer took charge of a daylight raiding party, and raided a series of enemy posts, capturing twelve prisoners. By his good leadership, careful handling of the men, and courage, they were able to approach within rushing distance of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross and Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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